〜てもいいですか

N5

May I…? / Is it OK to…?

Structure

Verb (te-form) + もいいですか

Explanation

Asks for permission politely. Essential for a new employee: 質問してもいいですか (May I ask a question?), 帰ってもいいですか (May I go home?). The reply 大丈夫です or どうぞ means yes.

Example sentences

shitsumon shite mo ii desu ka

May I ask a question?

kono isu o tsukatte mo ii desu ka

May I use this chair?

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