Japanese phrase
___してもよろしいですか？ ___ shi te mo yo ro shi i de su ka
Meaning
Could I ___?
When to use it
A respectful way to ask whether an action is allowed. It sounds gentle and is suitable when speaking to a senior person or in a formal setting.
Example dialogue
この資料をコピーしてもよろしいですか？ ko no shi ryō o ko pī shi te mo yo ro shi i de su ka
Could I copy this document?
はい、どうぞ。 ha i dō zo
Yes, go ahead.