Japanese phrase
___を見ていていただけますか？ ___ o mi te i te i ta da ke ma su ka
Meaning
Could you keep an eye on ___?
When to use it
Politely asks someone to watch an item briefly. It is common when asking a nearby stranger or acquaintance for brief help and conveys respect without sounding formal or stiff.
Example dialogue
すみません、荷物を見ていていただけますか？ su mi ma se n ni motsu o mi te i te i ta da ke ma su ka
Excuse me, could you keep an eye on my luggage?
はい、いいですよ。 ha i i i de su yo
Sure, no problem.