This is a very polite way to ask for permission. It means 'May I...?' or 'Is it okay if I...?'.
Verb [て-form] + も + よろしいですかPrimary
い-Adjective [て-form] + も + よろしいですか
な-Adjective [+ で] + も + よろしいですか
Noun + で + 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...?'.
失礼します。少しお時間をいただいてもよろしいですか。
Excuse me. May I have a moment of your time?
お支払いは現金でもよろしいですか。
Is it alright if I pay with cash?
こちらの件は、急ぎでなければ、明日対応しなくてもよろしいですか。
Regarding this matter, if it's not urgent, is it alright if I don't deal with it until tomorrow?
先日の会議で、私がそのように発言してもよろしかったですか。
At the meeting the other day, was it alright that I spoke in that manner?
プレゼンのスライドですが、背景がこの色で、少し暗くてもよろしいですか。
Regarding the presentation slides, is it alright if the background is this color and a little dark?
This phrase is very polite. It shows respect to others. It is like using 'May I' instead of 'Can I' in English. Use it in formal places. Use it with people you respect.
This phrase is much more formal than "~temo ii desu ka". You use it for bosses or in business. It asks if something is okay to do. It is not asking if someone minds, like "~temo kamaimasen ka". For even more politeness, you can add "~sasete itadaite" before it.
Use this when you want to ask for permission politely. It shows you respect the other person. It makes your request softer.
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