～てもいい JLPT N4

〜temo ii

To give or ask permission; 'it's okay to', 'may', 'can'.

Formation

Verb-て form + もいい

Explanation

The ～てもいい grammar point is used to give or ask for permission to do something. It can be translated as 'it's okay to', 'may', or 'can' in English. The formation is derived by adding てもいい after the て-form of a verb.

Example sentences

ここで写真を撮ってもいいですか。

Is it okay to take a photo here?

Koko de shashin wo tottemo ii desu ka?
このリンゴを食べてもいいですか。

May I eat this apple?

Kono ringo wo tabetemo ii desu ka.
試験が終わったら、帰ってもいいです。

You can go home after the exam is over.

Shiken ga owattara, kaettemo ii desu.
今夜友達と遊んでもいい。

It's okay to play with friends tonight.

Kon'ya tomodachi to asondemo ii.