てもいい
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling ても良い
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
Meanings
Expression, I-adjective (yoi/ii)
indicates concession or compromise- indicates permission
Forms
| Plain | Polite | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | てもいい | てもいいです |
| Negative | てもよくない | てもよくないです |
| Past | てもよかった | てもよかったです |
| Past negative | てもよくなかった | てもよくなかったです |
| Te-form | てもよくて |
|---|---|
| Conditional (ば) | てもよければ |
| Conditional (たら) | てもよかったら |
Example sentences
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You may speak to him.
隣に座っても良いですか。
May I sit next to you?
これを使っても良いですか。
May I use this?
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May I call later?
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May I call home?
More examples (10)
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You can use my bicycle.
おっぱい触っても良いですか。
Can I touch your boobs?
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Can I use this dictionary?
たばこを吸っても良いんですか。
Would you mind if I smoke?
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You can stay here till the snow stops.
すみません、ココ、座っても良い？
Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here?
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May I accompany you to the airport?
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May I use your car, Dad?
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May I use the bathroom?
もうそろそろ髪を切っても良いころだ。
It's time you went to the barber's.