• A grammar pattern used when the speaker politely requests permission to perform a certain action.
  • It is often used when the speaker believes that the action is likely to be allowed by the other person.
  • It is the humble expression of the grammar pattern "V(使役) + せてもらえませんか," which gives a more polite impression.

Meaning

May I ~?

Example Sentences

  • その()(りょう)を、コピーさせていただけませんか。
    Would you mind if I make a copy of those documents?
  • すみません。お()(あら)いを使(つか)わせていただけませんか。
    Excuse me. May I use the restroom?
  • (あたま)がとても(いた)いので、(すこ)(やす)ませていただけませんか。
    I have a bad headache. Could I take a break?
  • (かい)(しゃ)(なか)(しゃ)(しん)()らせていただけませんか。
    May I take pictures inside the company?
  • ()(ちょう)(わたし)にも()(けん)()わせていただけませんか。
    Boss, could you let me express my opinion too?

Tags

JLPT N4