Japanese phrase
___に座ってもいいですか？ ___ ni suwa tte mo i i de su ka
Meaning
May I sit on ___?
When to use it
Requests permission to sit somewhere. The expression sounds respectful but natural in everyday situations with a friend, teacher, or another nearby person.
Example dialogue
そのいすに座ってもいいですか？ so no i su ni suwa tte mo i i de su ka
May I sit on that chair?
いいよ、使って。 i i yo tsuka tte
Sure, you can use it.