Japanese phrase
___やってもいいですか？ ___ ya tte mo i i de su ka
Meaning
Can I ___?
When to use it
Asks for permission to do something. It is polite and common in everyday speech, especially when asking a parent or teacher.
Example dialogue
宿題が終わったよ。 shuku dai ga o wa tta yo
I finished my homework.
ゲームをやってもいいですか？ gē mu o ya tte mo i i de su ka
Can I play a game?