Japanese phrase
___を撮影してもいいですか？ ___ o satsu ei shi te mo i i de su ka
Meaning
May I take a picture of ___?
When to use it
Asks for permission to take a picture of something. This polite request is common in museums, shops, and travel situations.
Example dialogue
この展示を撮影してもいいですか？ ko no ten ji o satsu ei shi te mo i i de su ka
May I take a picture of this exhibit?
はい、どうぞ。 ha i dō zo
Sure, go ahead.