Japanese phrase
___に参加してもいいですか？ ___ ni san ka shi te mo i i de su ka
Meaning
Is it okay if I join ___?
When to use it
Politely asks whether joining an activity is allowed. It sounds friendly and is common when asking a teacher, organizer, or group member for permission.
Example dialogue
日本語教室に参加してもいいですか？ nihon go kyō shitsu ni san ka shi te mo i i de su ka
Is it okay if I join the Japanese class?
もちろんです。 mo chi ro n de su
Of course.