Asking Permission / Schedule Change
JLPT N4 | permission
A dialogue where a worker politely asks a supervisor about changing their schedule.
Dialogue
Worker
部长、少しよろしいでしょうか。来週の金曜日に用件がありまして。
Section chief, may I have a moment? I have something important next Friday.
Supervisor
ええ、何ですか。
Yes, what is it?
Worker
実は、その日に病院へ行かなければいけないんです。午前中は休んでもよろしいですか。
Actually, I have to go to the hospital on that day. Would it be okay if I take the morning off?
Supervisor
午前だけなら、大丈夫です。ただし、午後の会議には出席できますか。
If it is only the morning, that is fine. But can you attend the afternoon meeting?
Worker
はい、会議には絶対出席します。ご迷惑をおかけしてすみません。
Yes, I will definitely attend the meeting. I am sorry for the inconvenience.
Key Phrases
用件がありまして
I have something important
休んでもよろしいですか
would it be okay to take a day off?
ただし
however / but
絶対出席します
I will definitely attend
Questions
1. What day does the worker need time off?
2. How much time off does the worker want?
3. What meeting must the worker attend?