Japanese phrase
___で問い合わせてもよいですか？ ___ de to i a wa se te mo yo i de su ka
Meaning
Is it okay to inquire by ___?
When to use it
Asks politely for permission to make an inquiry. It is useful when confirming whether a particular way of contacting an office or service is acceptable.
Example dialogue
メールで問い合わせてもよいですか？ mē ru de to i a wa se te mo yo i de su ka
Is it okay to inquire by email?
はい、こちらへお願いします。 ha i ko chi ra e o nega i shi ma su
Yes, please contact us here.