a formal way of informing the receiver whom you wish to speak with

surely; undoubtedly; expressing high possibility and certainty	

said to confirm your identity to the caller

said to introduce yourself immediately after receiving a call

a direct way of asking to talk to someone	

〜さんはいらっしゃいますか？

a polite way to ask to speak to someone on the phone

a way of telling someone to wait and stay on the line during a phone call	

〜さんをお願いしたいのですが？

a polite way to ask if someone in particular is available to talk to you	

a polite way of asking to talk to someone in particular

a polite way of asking someone for more information

電話を切らずにお待ちください。

a way to ask to talk to someone in particular

（電話で）どちらさまですか？

a formal way of asking for the caller's name

a way to inform someone who owns the phone or number they're calling; can be said by someone aside from the actual owner

Telephone Conversations

フレーズ

- Can I maybe speak to your manager?
- No.

I'm sorry, Mr Wilson's in a meeting at the moment.

- Mikhail Varshavski, right?
- Yes, may I ask who's calling?

I'm sorry. Mr. Harkins is out of country on a location scout.


And may I ask the name of the party you would like to reach?

Hello, may I please speak with a Mr. Blownoff?

- You're obsessed with FaceTime.
- Listen--

- tWitch, I'm gonna call you back.
- Okay, thank you.

But I will put you on hold for a minute so I can have a break from you.

- Keyes, suppose I join you in your office? 
- That's all right. I'll wait.

Baker residence. May I ask who’s calling?

I'm calling from the audience department at 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show.'

- It's Linda from security.
- Oh, Linda? Okay.

Okay, Mr Wright. I'll try and put you through.

I would like to speak to someone Swedish.

I wanted to set up a meeting with you to discuss your requirements for next year.

I'd like to speak to the agent in charge of the Walter White investigation.

Because I absolutely paid my bill on time.

Hi, I'd like to speak to the boss of the ABC, please.

I'm afraid the line's engaged. Would you like to hold?

Hi there. May I please speak to a manager?

Oh, I do apologize. I don't have anyone who is Swedish here.

- Uh, can I leave a message?
- Certainly.

Hi, this is famous actor Michael Chiklis.

- Hold on 1 second.
- Can I get-- Can I speak to Ellen real quick?