〜させていただいてもよろしいでしょうか: An extremely polite and humble way to ask for permission to do something, used in business or other formal situations. It implies that the speaker is receiving a favor from the listener by being allowed to perform the action, and expresses gratitude for this consideration. It translates to 'Would it be permissible for me to...', 'May I take the liberty of...', or 'Would you be so kind as to allow me to...'.

〜させていただいてもよろしいでしょうか

An extremely polite and humble way to ask for permission to do something, used in business or other formal situations. It implies that the speaker is receiving a favor from the listener by being allowed to perform the action, and expresses gratitude for this consideration. It translates to 'Would it be permissible for me to...', 'May I take the liberty of...', or 'Would you be so kind as to allow me to...'.

N1 KMT8HumbleStandardHonorific ConstructionMixedSeeking Permission BusinessGrammar

Verb [causative form] + て + いただいてもよろしいでしょうかPrimary

This is a very polite way to ask for permission. You are asking if it is okay for you to do something. You are also thanking the other person for letting you do it.

それでは、プレゼンテーションを始めさせていただいてもよろしいでしょうか。

Well then, would it be alright if I were to begin the presentation?

HumbleNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingPermissionBusiness & Finance Work & Career

明日の懇親会は、今回は参加を見送らせていただいてもよろしいでしょうか。

Regarding tomorrow's social gathering, would it be alright if I were to refrain from participating this time?

HumbleNon PastNegativeSentence EndingPermissionWork & Career Culture & Traditions

先日、お電話でご相談させていただいてもよろしいでしょうかとお伝えした件ですが、今お時間よろしいでしょうか。

Regarding the matter I mentioned on the phone the other day when I asked if I could consult with you, would now be a good time?

HumblePastAffirmativeMid SentencePermissionBusiness & Finance Work & Career

恐れ入ります、こちらの件について一点確認させていただいてもよろしいでしょうか。

Excuse me, but would it be alright if I confirmed one point regarding this matter?

HumbleNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingPermissionBusiness & Finance

先生、卒業論文のテーマを少し変更させていただいてもよろしいでしょうか。

Professor, would it be permissible for me to slightly change the theme of my graduation thesis?

HumbleNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingPermissionEducation

This phrase shows you are thankful for being allowed to do something. It is like saying, "Thank you for letting me." Sometimes, people use it too much. Then it can sound a little strange.

This is very polite. It is more humble than other polite ways to ask permission. It shows you feel thankful for the favor. Other polite forms just ask if something is okay.

Don't use this when you are just doing your job. For example, a cashier should not say, "May I let you pay now?"

More formal alternatives(1)

〜させていただいてもよろしいですか

This is a very polite way to ask if you can do something. You use it in formal places, like at work.

Verb causative form（せる / させる）

This grammar shows that you make someone do something. It can also mean you let someone do something.

て形

This is a special form of words. You use it to connect actions or ideas. It can mean "and then," "because," or "by doing something."

〜ていただく

This phrase means someone does something for you. You use it when you are thankful for their help. It shows respect to the person who helped you.

〜てもよろしいですか

This is a very polite way to ask for permission. It means 'May I...?' or 'Is it okay if I...?'.

〜させていただいてもよろしいですか

This is a very polite way to ask if you can do something. You use it in formal places, like at work.

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〜させていただいてもよろしいでしょうか

N1 KMT8HumbleStandardHonorific ConstructionMixedSeeking Permission BusinessGrammar

Verb [causative form] + て + いただいてもよろしいでしょうかPrimary

This is a very polite way to ask for permission. You are asking if it is okay for you to do something. You are also thanking the other person for letting you do it.

それでは、プレゼンテーションを始めさせていただいてもよろしいでしょうか。

Well then, would it be alright if I were to begin the presentation?

HumbleNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingPermissionBusiness & Finance Work & Career

明日の懇親会は、今回は参加を見送らせていただいてもよろしいでしょうか。

Regarding tomorrow's social gathering, would it be alright if I were to refrain from participating this time?

HumbleNon PastNegativeSentence EndingPermissionWork & Career Culture & Traditions

先日、お電話でご相談させていただいてもよろしいでしょうかとお伝えした件ですが、今お時間よろしいでしょうか。

Regarding the matter I mentioned on the phone the other day when I asked if I could consult with you, would now be a good time?

HumblePastAffirmativeMid SentencePermissionBusiness & Finance Work & Career

恐れ入ります、こちらの件について一点確認させていただいてもよろしいでしょうか。

Excuse me, but would it be alright if I confirmed one point regarding this matter?

HumbleNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingPermissionBusiness & Finance

先生、卒業論文のテーマを少し変更させていただいてもよろしいでしょうか。

Professor, would it be permissible for me to slightly change the theme of my graduation thesis?

HumbleNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingPermissionEducation

This phrase shows you are thankful for being allowed to do something. It is like saying, "Thank you for letting me." Sometimes, people use it too much. Then it can sound a little strange.

This is very polite. It is more humble than other polite ways to ask permission. It shows you feel thankful for the favor. Other polite forms just ask if something is okay.

Don't use this when you are just doing your job. For example, a cashier should not say, "May I let you pay now?"

More formal alternatives(1)

〜させていただいてもよろしいですか

This is a very polite way to ask if you can do something. You use it in formal places, like at work.

Verb causative form（せる / させる）

This grammar shows that you make someone do something. It can also mean you let someone do something.

て形

This is a special form of words. You use it to connect actions or ideas. It can mean "and then," "because," or "by doing something."

〜ていただく

This phrase means someone does something for you. You use it when you are thankful for their help. It shows respect to the person who helped you.

〜てもよろしいですか

This is a very polite way to ask for permission. It means 'May I...?' or 'Is it okay if I...?'.

〜させていただいてもよろしいですか

This is a very polite way to ask if you can do something. You use it in formal places, like at work.

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〜させていただいてもよろしいでしょうか

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〜させていただいてもよろしいでしょうか

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