Japanese phrase
___を使わせていただけますか？ ___ o tsuka wa se te i ta da ke ma su ka
Meaning
Could I use ___?
When to use it
Asks politely for permission to use something. This very respectful phrasing suits travel situations with staff or someone unfamiliar and sounds softer than a direct request.
Example dialogue
すみません、お手洗いを使わせていただけますか？ su mi ma se n o te ara i o tsuka wa se te i ta da ke ma su ka
Excuse me, could I use the restroom?
はい、あちらです。 ha i a chi ra de su
Yes, it is over there.