Japanese phrase
勤務中に___を使えますか？ kin mu chū ni ___ o tsuka e ma su ka
Meaning
Is it okay to use ___ while working?
When to use it
Checks whether using an item during work is allowed. This polite wording is useful when asking a supervisor or coworker about workplace rules.
Example dialogue
勤務中に携帯電話を使えますか？ kin mu chū ni kei tai den wa o tsuka e ma su ka
Is it okay to use a cell phone while working?
緊急時だけにしてください。 kin kyū ji da ke ni shi te ku da sa i
Please use it only in an emergency.