Japanese phrase
___を乗せてもいいですか？ ___ o no se te mo i i de su ka
Meaning
Can I put ___ on it?
When to use it
Asks politely whether an item may be placed on something. The phrase suits casual everyday requests in shops, restaurants, and homes.
Example dialogue
このケーキに、いちごを乗せてもいいですか？ ko no kē ki ni i chi go o no se te mo i i de su ka
Can I put strawberries on this cake?
はい、大丈夫です。 ha i dai jō bu de su
Yes, that is fine.