Japanese phrase
代理で___できますか？ dai ri de ___ de ki ma su ka
Meaning
Can you handle ___ on behalf of someone else?
When to use it
A polite request to act for another person. It is used when a representative handles a task or procedure, often with permission or official authorization.
Example dialogue
母の代理で手続きできますか？ haha no dai ri de te tsuzu ki de ki ma su ka
Can you handle the paperwork on behalf of my mother?
委任状があればできます。 i nin jō ga a re ba de ki ma su
Yes, with a letter of authorization.