Japanese phrase
___を差し上げてもよろしいですか？ ___ o sa shi a ge te mo yo ro shi i de su ka
Meaning
Would it be all right if I gave you ___?
When to use it
Politely asks whether giving something would be acceptable. It has a formal and respectful tone and suits situations where the recipient deserves special courtesy.
Example dialogue
部長、お礼の品を差し上げてもよろしいですか？ bu chō o rei no shina o sa shi a ge te mo yo ro shi i de su ka
Would it be all right if I gave you this thank-you gift?
ありがとうございます。ありがたく頂きます。 a ri ga tō go za i ma su a ri ga ta ku itada ki ma su
Thank you. I would be happy to accept it.