Japanese phrase
___を始めてもよろしいですか？ ___ o haji me te mo yo ro shi i de su ka
Meaning
May I start ___?
When to use it
Politely asks for permission to start. It is suitable for formal situations when opening a meeting, presentation, or discussion.
Example dialogue
発表を始めてもよろしいですか？ hap pyō o haji me te mo yo ro shi i de su ka
May I start the presentation?
はい、お願いします。 ha i o nega i shi ma su
Yes, please.