Japanese phrase
___働いてもいいですか？ ___ hatara i te mo i i de su ka
Meaning
Is it okay if I work ___?
When to use it
Asks whether working is allowed. The phrase is polite and useful when checking rules or seeking approval in a workplace or host setting.
Example dialogue
ここで働いてもいいですか？ ko ko de hatara i te mo i i de su ka
Is it okay for me to work here?
はい、大丈夫です。 ha i dai jō bu de su
Yes, that is fine.