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Beginning Japanese Phrases #212: 〜てもいいですか (May I)

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〜てもいいですか — May I...? Is it okay if I...?

This pattern is used to ask for permission to do something. It is formed by attaching to the tay-form of a verb, making it a polite way to request allowance for an action.

Example: ここに座ってもいいですか？

May I sit here?

Vocabulary:

  • ここに — here
  • 座って — sit
  • も — even, also
  • いいですか — is it okay?

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