Japanese phrase
今___をやってもいいですか？ ima ___ o ya tte mo i i de su ka
Meaning
Can I do ___ now?
When to use it
Asks for permission to start an activity now. It sounds polite and is common when a child checks whether the timing is suitable.
Example dialogue
宿題は終わったよ。 shuku dai wa o wa tta yo
My homework is done.
じゃあ、今ゲームをやってもいいですか？ jā ima gē mu o ya tte mo i i de su ka
Then, can I play a game now?