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 [て-form] + も + よろしいでしょうかPrimary
い-Adjective [て-form] + も + よろしいでしょうか
な-Adjective [+ で] + も + よろしいでしょうか
Noun [+ で] + 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?'
こちらの資料を拝見してもよろしいでしょうか。
Would it be alright if I took a look at this document?
この件については、今はまだお話しなくてもよろしいでしょうか。
Regarding this matter, would it be alright if I didn't speak about it just yet?
「お先に失礼してもよろしいでしょうか」と上司に尋ねた。
I asked my boss, "Would it be alright if I left early?"
少し部屋が暑いのですが、温度を低くしてもよろしいでしょうか。
The room is a bit hot; would it be alright if I lowered the temperature?
明日の服装は、スーツでなくてもよろしいでしょうか。
Regarding tomorrow's attire, would it be alright if it's not a suit?
This phrase is super polite. It uses formal words. It asks permission very softly. It shows great respect to the other person.
This is more polite than "〜てもいいでしょうか". It is also more polite than "〜てもよろしいですか". This is because "でしょうか" makes your request sound softer. It is not as humble as "〜させていただいてもよろしいでしょうか".
Use this when you want to be very polite. It shows you respect the other person. This is good for business or formal talks. It helps you speak correctly in Japanese.
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