〜させていただけないでしょうか: This is a very polite way to ask for permission. You are asking if someone would let you do something.

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〜させていただけないでしょうか

This is a very polite way to ask for permission. You are asking if someone would let you do something.

N1 KMT9HumbleStandardHonorific ConstructionMixedSeeking Permission BusinessGrammar

Verb [causative form, て-form] + いただけないでしょうかPrimary

This is a very polite way to ask for permission. You are asking if someone would let you do something.

恐れ入りますが、こちらの資料を先に拝見させていただけないでしょうか。

I'm very sorry to trouble you, but would it be possible for you to allow me to see these documents first?

HumbleNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingRequestBusiness & Finance Work & Career

体調不良のため、本日は早退させていただけないでしょうか。

Due to feeling unwell, would you be so kind as to permit me to leave early today?

HumbleNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingRequestWork & Career Medicine & Health

急な所用で恐縮ですが、明日の会議を欠席させていただけないでしょうか。

I apologize for the sudden business, but might I be permitted to be absent from tomorrow's meeting?

HumbleNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingRequestWork & Career

先日、プロジェクトの担当を交代させていただけないでしょうかと、部長にご相談しました。

The other day, I consulted with the department head, asking if I could possibly be allowed to switch my role on the project.

HumblePastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeBusiness & Finance Work & Career

申し訳ありませんが、来月までこの荷物をここに置かせていただけないでしょうか。

I'm very sorry, but would you allow me to leave this luggage here until next month?

HumbleNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingRequestHome & Housing Daily Life

This phrase is super polite. It's like asking for a big favor. You are very careful not to bother the other person. You show a lot of respect.

This is more polite than "〜させていただいてもよろしいでしょうか". It uses "いただけないでしょうか" which is a softer way to ask. It is also more humble than "〜てもよろしいでしょうか". It shows respect to the person you are talking to.

Watch out: Some people add an extra "sa" sound. For example, they might say "kakasasete" instead of "kakasete." This is not correct in standard Japanese. It is a common mistake, especially with Group 1 verbs.

Use this when you want to ask for permission. Use it with people you must show great respect to. This is for formal situations, like at work. Do not use it with friends. It will sound too serious.

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〜てもよろしいでしょうか

This is a very polite way to ask for permission. You use it when you want to be very respectful. It means 'May I?' or 'Is it okay if I?'

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."

〜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...'.

〜ていただけないでしょうか

This is a very polite way to ask someone for a favor. It is like saying, "Could you please do this for me?"

〜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.

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〜させていただけないでしょうか

This is a very polite way to ask for permission. You are asking if someone would let you do something.

N1 KMT9HumbleStandardHonorific ConstructionMixedSeeking Permission BusinessGrammar

Verb [causative form, て-form] + いただけないでしょうかPrimary

This is a very polite way to ask for permission. You are asking if someone would let you do something.

恐れ入りますが、こちらの資料を先に拝見させていただけないでしょうか。

I'm very sorry to trouble you, but would it be possible for you to allow me to see these documents first?

HumbleNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingRequestBusiness & Finance Work & Career

体調不良のため、本日は早退させていただけないでしょうか。

Due to feeling unwell, would you be so kind as to permit me to leave early today?

HumbleNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingRequestWork & Career Medicine & Health

急な所用で恐縮ですが、明日の会議を欠席させていただけないでしょうか。

I apologize for the sudden business, but might I be permitted to be absent from tomorrow's meeting?

HumbleNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingRequestWork & Career

先日、プロジェクトの担当を交代させていただけないでしょうかと、部長にご相談しました。

The other day, I consulted with the department head, asking if I could possibly be allowed to switch my role on the project.

HumblePastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeBusiness & Finance Work & Career

申し訳ありませんが、来月までこの荷物をここに置かせていただけないでしょうか。

I'm very sorry, but would you allow me to leave this luggage here until next month?

HumbleNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingRequestHome & Housing Daily Life

This phrase is super polite. It's like asking for a big favor. You are very careful not to bother the other person. You show a lot of respect.

Use this when you want to ask for permission. Use it with people you must show great respect to. This is for formal situations, like at work. Do not use it with friends. It will sound too serious.

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〜てもよろしいでしょうか

This is a very polite way to ask for permission. You use it when you want to be very respectful. It means 'May I?' or 'Is it okay if I?'

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."

〜させていただいてもよろしいでしょうか

〜ていただけないでしょうか

This is a very polite way to ask someone for a favor. It is like saying, "Could you please do this for me?"

〜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.

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