Japanese phrase
___を倒してもいいですか？ ___ o tao shi te mo i i de su ka
Meaning
May I recline ___?
When to use it
A polite request for permission to recline something. It is commonly used before adjusting a seat on a plane or train.
Example dialogue
すみません、座席を倒してもいいですか？ su mi ma se n za seki o tao shi te mo i i de su ka
Excuse me, may I recline my seat?
はい、どうぞ。 ha i dō zo
Yes, go ahead.