JLPT N4
Asking Permission (Photos)
Japanese
しゃしんをとってもいいですか
Shashin wo tottemo ii desuka?
Lesson & Usage
- [English equivalent: "May I take a photo?" or "Is it okay to take a picture?"] In Japan, privacy is highly valued. Use this phrase before taking photos of people, inside small shops, or at sacred sites where signs might not be clear.
Culture & Etiquette
- Japan has a strict privacy culture. Asking before snapping a photo is not just polite; it is a fundamental sign of respect for the space and the people around you.
