Japanese phrase
___は撮影できますか？ ___ wa satsu ei de ki ma su ka
Meaning
Can I take pictures at ___?
When to use it
Asks whether photography is allowed at a particular place. This polite question is common when checking rules at museums, attractions, or other travel spots.
Example dialogue
ここは撮影できますか？ ko ko wa satsu ei de ki ma su ka
Can I take pictures here?
はい、大丈夫です。 ha i dai jō bu de su
Yes, that is fine.