Japanese phrase
___をしてもよろしいですか？ ___ o shi te mo yo ro shi i de su ka
Meaning
May I ___?
When to use it
A very polite way to ask for permission. It is common in formal or business settings and sounds respectful rather than casual.
Example dialogue
今、質問をしてもよろしいですか？ ima shitsu mon o shi te mo yo ro shi i de su ka
May I ask a question now?
はい、どうぞ。 ha i dō zo
Yes, go ahead.