てもいい

Alternative writings: ても良い, てもよい
Frequency:
1

Expresses concession or compromise: 'even if ... (happens), it's okay' — indicates that something occurring is acceptable or not a problem.

ExpressionI-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

雨が降ってもいいから、予定どおり出発しよう。

Even if it rains, it's fine — let's depart as planned.

値段が高くてもいいから、品質の良いものが欲しい。

I'd rather have good quality even if it's expensive.

面倒でもいいから、一度確認してください。

Even if it's bothersome, please check it once.

2

Expresses permission: following the -te form of a verb, it means 'may do ...' or 'it's okay to do ...', indicating allowance.

ExpressionI-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

ここで写真を撮ってもいいですか?

May I take pictures here?

窓を開けてもいいよ。暑いでしょ。

You may open the window. It's hot, right?

宿題を忘れてもいいというわけではないから気をつけて。

It doesn't mean you're allowed to forget your homework, so be careful.