It is alright to A; the subject may A; it's alright if A (condition)
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玉ねぎを残してもいいですか？
Can I leave out the onions?
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あなたの写真を撮ってもいいですか。
May I take your picture?
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あなたが好きな人をだれでも招待してもいい。
You may invite whoever you like.
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「君の鉛筆を使ってもよいですか」「ええ、どうぞ」
"May I use your pencil?" "Sure go ahead."
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このDVDを借りてもいいですか。
May I borrow this DVD?
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そう心配しなくてもいいよ。
You don't have to worry so much.
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急がなくてもいいよ。
You can take your time. / You don't have to hurry.
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ここで写真を撮ってもいいですか？
Is it OK if I take a picture here?
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花に水やりしてもいい？
Can I water the flowers?
Getting the sentences
Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Basic Examples:
使ってもいい (it's ok to use)
高くてもいい (expensive is also alright)
看護師でもいい (a nurse is alright)
新鮮でもいい (fresh is alright)
Notes
Often used when asking for permission to do something.
Where this grammar is found
User notes
宮本勝利
Level: 1
(14 years ago)
In colloquial speech, people quite often drop the も particle. For example, 飲んでもいいですか [Can I drink (it)?] will often be shortened to 飲んでいいですか or 飲んでいい？
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