Japanese phrase
___に触らないでいただけますか？ ___ ni sawa ra na i de i ta da ke ma su ka
Meaning
Could you please not touch ___?
When to use it
Politely asks someone not to touch something. It is common in museums, shops, and other public places when a gentle but clear boundary is needed.
Example dialogue
すみません、展示品に触らないでいただけますか？ su mi ma se n ten ji hin ni sawa ra na i de i ta da ke ma su ka
Excuse me, could you please not touch the display?
あ、すみません。 a su mi ma se n
Oh, sorry.