This is a very polite way to ask for permission. You use it when your action might bother someone. It shows you respect them a lot.
Verb [causative て-form] + いただいても + 構いませんかPrimary
This is a very polite way to ask for permission. You use it when your action might bother someone. It shows you respect them a lot.
それでは、こちらの資料について、私からご説明させていただいても構いませんか。
Well then, regarding these documents, would you mind if I were to provide an explanation?
この美しい絵を一枚、写真に撮らせていただいても構いませんか。
Would you mind if I took just one picture of this beautiful painting?
この報告書は、私が作成させていただかなくても構いませんか。
Regarding this report, would it be alright if I don't have to be the one to create it?
先日、早退させていただいても構いませんかと伺った件、ご検討いただけましたでしょうか。
Regarding the matter I inquired about the other day—whether I might be permitted to leave early—have you had a chance to consider it?
申し訳ありませんが、面接の日程を来週に変更させていただいても構いませんか。
I'm very sorry, but would you mind if we changed the interview schedule to next week?
This phrase is very humble. Another phrase, '〜させていただいてもよろしいでしょうか', is even more polite. 'よろしいでしょうか' is softer than '構いませんか'. For less formal times, use '〜ても構いませんか'. It does not use the humble part.
Watch out: Sometimes people add an extra 'sa' sound. For example, 'kakasete itadaku' is correct. 'Kakasasete itadaku' is wrong. Do not add the extra 'sa'.
Use this when you want to ask for permission very politely. Your action will affect the listener. You are asking if it is okay to do it.
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