Japanese phrase
締切を___まで延ばせませんか？ shime kiri o ___ ma de no ba se ma se n ka
Meaning
Could you extend the deadline to ___?
When to use it
Makes a polite request to move a deadline. It is useful when more time is needed and sounds considerate in workplace or school settings.
Example dialogue
まだ書類がそろいません。 ma da sho rui ga so ro i ma se n
I still do not have all the documents.
では、締切を来週の月曜まで延ばせませんか？ de wa shime kiri o rai shū no getsu yō ma de no ba se ma se n ka
Then, could you extend the deadline to next Monday?