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

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

Today’s phrase is :

Can I ask a question?

質問してもいいですか?

 shitsumonshitemo iidesuka*

*We pronounce “iidesuka” like “īdesuka”.

  • Can I …? = わたしは … してもいいですか?
  • ask a question = 質問する shitsumon suru

We do not usually say “わたしは watashiwa (= I)” in everyday conversation.


わたしは 質問してもいいですか?
Can I ask a question?