Word details

てもいい

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word てもいい.

Dictionary

Entry

てもいいても良いてもよいExpressionUsually kanaFreq #17387
1

Adjective - yoi/ii class; After the -masu stem of a verb

indicates concession or compromise

Examples
何時くらいまでなら電話してもいいですか。
How late can I ring?
2

Adjective - yoi/ii class

indicates permission

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

good, pleasing, skilled

7 strokesFrequency 501JLPT N2Grade 4

On

リョウ

Kun

よ.い-よ.いい.い-い.い

Nanori

ながまことよしりょろう

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