How to say “Can I ask a question?” in Japanese

In Japanese

質問してもいい？

Shitsumon shi te mo ii?

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これを使ってもいい？ Kore o tsukatte mo ii?

say “Can I use this?” in Japanese

写真を撮ってもいい？ Shashin o totte mo ii?

say “Can I take a photo...” in Japanese

入ってもいい？ Haitte mo ii?

say “Can I come in?” in Japanese

早く帰ってもいい？ Hayaku kaette mo ii?

say “Can I leave early?” in Japanese

ここに座ってもいい？ Koko ni suwatte mo ii?

say “Can I sit here?” in Japanese

これを借りてもいい？ Kore o kari te mo ii?

say “Can I borrow this?” in Japanese

私は案内できるよ。 Watashi wa annai dekiru yo.

say “I can show you aro...” in Japanese

試してもいい？ Tameshi te mo ii?

say “Can I try it?” in Japanese

私は対応できるよ。 Watashi wa taiō dekiru yo.

say “I can handle it.” in Japanese

カードで払ってもいい？ Kādo de haratte mo ii?

say “Can I pay by card?” in Japanese

私は明日来るできるよ。 Watashi wa ashita kuru dekiru yo.

say “I can come tomorro...” in Japanese

一緒に行ってもいい？ Issho ni itte mo ii?

say “Can I join you?” in Japanese

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