Japanese phrase
___を貸してもいいですか？ ___ o ka shi te mo i i de su ka
Meaning
May I lend ___?
When to use it
Politely asks whether an item may be lent to someone else. The phrase is useful when a parent, teacher, or other authority needs to approve the action.
Example dialogue
弟がゲームをしたがっています。 otōto ga gē mu o shi ta ga tte i ma su
My younger brother wants to play the game.
お母さん、弟にゲームを貸してもいいですか？ o haha sa n otōto ni gē mu o ka shi te mo i i de su ka
Mom, may I lend the game to my younger brother?