Japanese tameguchi speaking, #2　～てもいい？　as “Can I ～？” “May I～?”

The Japanese grammar “てもいい + ？” is a casual form of “～てもいいですか？” It is used to ask for permission in a friendly and informal way, equivalent to “May I?” or “Can I?” in English.
日語中的「てもいい + ？」是「～てもいいですか？」的隨和說話方式。這種用法在詢問許可時相當於英語中的“我可以嗎？”或“我能嗎？

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1. このペンを使ってもいい？ (Kono pen o tsukatte mo ii?) Translated as: “May I use this pen?” Here, the ‘～てもいい？’ form is used to casually ask for permission to use something.
2. 写真を撮ってもいい？ (Shashin o totte mo ii?) Translated as: “Can I take a picture?” This is a polite yet casual way to ask for permission to take a photograph.
3. ここに座ってもいい？ (Koko ni suwatte mo ii?) Translated as: “May I sit here?” A friendly and informal way to ask if it’s okay to sit in a particular spot.
4. 出かけてもいい？ (Dekakete mo ii?) Translated as: “Is it okay if I go out?” This expression is used to ask for permission in a casual manner.
5. あなたの電話を借りてもいい？ (Anata no denwa o karite mo ii?) Translated as: “Can I borrow your phone?” It’s a gentle way of asking to borrow something from someone.
6. 早めに帰ってもいい？ (Hayame ni kaette mo ii?) Translated as: “Is it okay if I leave early?” Used to politely ask if leaving ahead of time is permissible.
7. それを開けてもいい？ (Sore o akete mo ii?) Translated as: “May I open that?” A casual request for permission to open something.
8. 一緒に行ってもいい？ (Issho ni itte mo ii?) Translated as: “Can I come along?” A friendly way of asking to join someone.
9. 休憩してもいい？ (Kyūkei shite mo ii?) Translated as: “Is it okay if I take a break?” A polite and informal way to ask for a short rest.
10. ここで待っててもいい？ (Koko de mattete mo ii?) Translated as: “Can I wait here?” Asking for permission to stay and wait in a particular place.
11. 明日休んでもいい？ (Ashita yasunde mo ii?) Translated as: “Is it okay if I take a day off tomorrow?” Used to ask for a day off in a casual manner.
12. 窓を開けてもいい？ (mado o akete mo ii?) Translated as: “Can I open the window?” A casual way to ask if it’s permissible to open a window.
13. お金を少し借りてもいい？ (Okane o sukoshi karite mo ii?) Translated as: “May I borrow some money?” Asking for permission to borrow money in an informal way.
14. ジャケットを脱いでもいい？ (Jaketto o nuide mo ii?) Translated as: “Is it alright if I take off my jacket?” A casual request to remove an article of clothing.
15. あとで電話してもいい？ (Ato de denwa shite mo ii?) Translated as: “Can I call you back later?” A polite way to suggest a phone call at a later time.
16. この席、変わってもいい？ (Kono seki, kawatte mo ii?) Translated as: “Can I change this seat?” Asking for permission to change seats in a casual manner.
17. コーヒーをもう一杯飲んでもいい？ (Kōhī o mō ippai nonde mo ii?) Translated as: “May I have another cup of coffee?” A friendly request for more coffee.
18. テレビの音量を下げてもいい？ (Terebi no onryō o sagete mo ii?) Translated as: “Is it okay to turn down the TV volume?” Asking for permission to adjust the TV volume.
19. メニューを変えてもいい？ (Menyū o kaete mo ii?) Translated as: “Is it alright to change the menu?” Asking if it’s acceptable to make changes to the menu.
20. この本を持って帰ってもいい？ (Kono hon o mottekaette mo ii?) Translated as: “Can I take this book home?” A polite inquiry about taking a book home.