Japanese phrase
___の利用は認められていますか？ ___ no ri yō wa mito me ra re te i ma su ka
Meaning
Is using ___ permitted?
When to use it
Checks whether something may be used. The wording is polite and formal, so it often appears when asking about rules in a school, workplace, or other organized setting.
Example dialogue
図書館でのパソコンの利用は認められていますか？ to sho kan de no pa so ko n no ri yō wa mito me ra re te i ma su ka
May a computer be used in the library?
はい、受付で申し込めば使えます。 ha i uke tsuke de mō shi ko me ba tsuka e ma su
Yes, you can use one if you sign up at the desk.