Japanese phrase
___を倒していただけますか？ ___ o tao shi te i ta da ke ma su ka
Meaning
Could you please recline ___?
When to use it
A polite request to tilt something downward. It is often used for a seatback on a plane or train and sounds considerate rather than demanding.
Example dialogue
すみません、座席を倒していただけますか？ su mi ma se n za seki o tao shi te i ta da ke ma su ka
Excuse me, could you please recline the seat?
はい、どうぞ。 ha i dō zo
Sure, go ahead.