してもいい

Alternative writings: してもよい
Frequency:
1

Indicates permission: it is alright to do something; one may do it.

Expression

Examples

窓を開けてもいいですか?

May I open the window?

ここに座ってもいいよ。

You can sit here.

写真を撮ってもいいですか?(=撮影してもよいですか?)

Is it all right to take a photo?

忙しければ手伝わなくてもいいよ。無理しないで。

If you're busy, you don't have to help. Don't push yourself.

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