〜てもいいでしょうか: You use this to ask for permission. It is a polite way to say, 'Is it okay if I...?' or 'May I...?'

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〜てもいいでしょうか

You use this to ask for permission. It is a polite way to say, 'Is it okay if I...?' or 'May I...?'

N3 KMT4PoliteStandardAuxiliary ConstructionMixedSeeking Permission BusinessGrammar

Verb [て-form] + も + いいでしょうかPrimary

い-Adjective [て-form] + も + いいでしょうか

な-Adjective [+ で] + も + いいでしょうか

Noun [+ で] + も + いいでしょうか

You use this to ask for permission. It is a polite way to say, 'Is it okay if I...?' or 'May I...?'

すみません、少し窓を開けてもいいでしょうか？

Excuse me, would it be alright if I opened the window a little?

PoliteNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingPermissionDaily Life

この項目は重要ではないので、説明しなくてもいいでしょうか？

Since this item isn't important, would it be okay if I don't explain it?

PoliteNon PastNegativeSentence EndingPermissionWork & Career Business & Finance

先ほどお話しいただいた件ですが、もう一度確認させてもらってもいいでしょうか。

Regarding the matter you just spoke about, would it be alright if I could have you let me confirm it one more time?

PolitePastAffirmativeSentence EndingPermissionBusiness & Finance

お支払いは、現金ではなくカードでもいいでしょうか？

For the payment, would it be okay to use a card instead of cash?

PoliteNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingPermissionBusiness & Finance Daily Life

彼は上司に「明日、半日休暇をいただいてもいいでしょうか」と尋ねた。

He asked his boss, 'Would it be alright if I take a half-day off tomorrow?'

NeutralPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeWork & Career

Using "〜でしょうか" is like adding a soft cushion to your words. It shows you respect the other person. It also makes your request feel less like a demand. This helps keep conversations friendly and smooth.

This is more polite than "~temo ii desu ka". It sounds softer. It is not as formal as "~temo yoroshii deshou ka".

Use this when you want to ask for permission politely. It shows you care about the other person's feelings. It makes your request sound gentle.

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜てもよろしいですか

This is a very polite way to ask for permission. It means 'May I...?' or 'Is it okay if I...?'.

Dialect / slang variants(1)

〜てもよろしいでしょうか

This is a very polite way to ask for permission. You use it when you want to be very respectful. It means 'May I?' or 'Is it okay if I?'

て形

This is a special form of words. You use it to connect actions or ideas. It can mean "and then," "because," or "by doing something."

ない形

This is how you make a verb negative. It means "do not" or "will not." It is the casual way to say 〜ません.

〜てもいいですか

You use this to ask for permission. It means 'May I...?' or 'Is it okay if I...?'

〜て(で)もいい

This means you have permission to do something. It is okay to do it. You can do it.

〜でしょう / 〜だろう

You use this to make a guess. It means 'probably' or 'I think'. You are not very sure.

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〜てもいいでしょうか

You use this to ask for permission. It is a polite way to say, 'Is it okay if I...?' or 'May I...?'

N3 KMT4PoliteStandardAuxiliary ConstructionMixedSeeking Permission BusinessGrammar

Verb [て-form] + も + いいでしょうかPrimary

い-Adjective [て-form] + も + いいでしょうか

な-Adjective [+ で] + も + いいでしょうか

Noun [+ で] + も + いいでしょうか

You use this to ask for permission. It is a polite way to say, 'Is it okay if I...?' or 'May I...?'

すみません、少し窓を開けてもいいでしょうか？

Excuse me, would it be alright if I opened the window a little?

PoliteNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingPermissionDaily Life

この項目は重要ではないので、説明しなくてもいいでしょうか？

Since this item isn't important, would it be okay if I don't explain it?

PoliteNon PastNegativeSentence EndingPermissionWork & Career Business & Finance

先ほどお話しいただいた件ですが、もう一度確認させてもらってもいいでしょうか。

Regarding the matter you just spoke about, would it be alright if I could have you let me confirm it one more time?

PolitePastAffirmativeSentence EndingPermissionBusiness & Finance

お支払いは、現金ではなくカードでもいいでしょうか？

For the payment, would it be okay to use a card instead of cash?

PoliteNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingPermissionBusiness & Finance Daily Life

彼は上司に「明日、半日休暇をいただいてもいいでしょうか」と尋ねた。

He asked his boss, 'Would it be alright if I take a half-day off tomorrow?'

NeutralPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeWork & Career

This is more polite than "~temo ii desu ka". It sounds softer. It is not as formal as "~temo yoroshii deshou ka".

Use this when you want to ask for permission politely. It shows you care about the other person's feelings. It makes your request sound gentle.

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜てもよろしいですか

This is a very polite way to ask for permission. It means 'May I...?' or 'Is it okay if I...?'.

Dialect / slang variants(1)

〜てもよろしいでしょうか

This is a very polite way to ask for permission. You use it when you want to be very respectful. It means 'May I?' or 'Is it okay if I?'

て形

This is a special form of words. You use it to connect actions or ideas. It can mean "and then," "because," or "by doing something."

ない形

This is how you make a verb negative. It means "do not" or "will not." It is the casual way to say 〜ません.

〜てもいいですか

You use this to ask for permission. It means 'May I...?' or 'Is it okay if I...?'

〜て(で)もいい

This means you have permission to do something. It is okay to do it. You can do it.

〜でしょう / 〜だろう

You use this to make a guess. It means 'probably' or 'I think'. You are not very sure.

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〜てもいいでしょうか

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〜てもいいでしょうか

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