Japanese phrase
___を上げてもいいですか？ ___ o a ge te mo i i de su ka
Meaning
Is it okay if I raise ___?
When to use it
Checks whether raising something is permitted. The wording is polite and useful when changing a physical setting or action.
Example dialogue
少し聞こえにくいです。 suko shi ki ko e ni ku i de su
I can hardly hear it.
音量を上げてもいいですか？ on ryō o a ge te mo i i de su ka
Is it okay if I turn up the volume?