Verb + てもいい (It's okay to)
It's okay to, It's alright to, Can/may
JLPT N5
Pattern
Verb (て-form) + もいいです(か)
How it works
て-form + もいいです gives permission: “you may ~”. As a question, もいいですか asks for permission: “may I ~?”. To refuse, say すみません、ちょっと… or use てはいけません.
Examples
- ここで しゃしんを とっても いいですか。May I take photos here?
- もう 帰っても いいですよ。You can go home now.
Related grammar
Further reading
Bunpro N5 · Lesson 9Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.