A very polite way to confirm information that the speaker is already quite certain about. It translates to 'Am I correct in understanding that...?' or 'There's no mistake that it's..., right?'. It is used to seek final verification from a superior or customer.
You use this phrase to politely check if something is correct. You are almost sure it is right. You ask someone like a boss or a customer to confirm it.
Am I correct in understanding that the payment is on the 25th of next month?
Am I correct in understanding that no further action is required for this matter?
Is this the correct file that you sent me yesterday?
May I confirm your name is Mr./Ms. Yamada? (Literally: There is no mistake that the customer's name is Yamada, is there?)
The meeting place is the station's south exit, is that correct?
This phrase is like saying, "I'm sure about this, but please confirm." You use it when you are almost certain. It's not for when you really don't know. Using it then can sound a bit pushy. It's best for checking facts you already think are true.
This phrase confirms facts. It is different from '〜でよろしいでしょうか'. That phrase asks for someone's approval. It is also different from '〜でよろしかったでしょうか'. That phrase asks about something decided in the past.
Use this when you want to check information. You are mostly sure it is correct. You ask someone else to confirm it. This shows you are careful. It also shows respect to them.
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