Topic N5

N5Grammar

Lesson 15: May I take a photo here?

Learn about patterns for permission (V-te mo ii desu ka), prohibition (V-te wa ikemasen), and states resulting from actions (V-te imasu - married, living, knowing...).

Meaning

May I do V? (Permission)

✏️ Structure

Vて + も + いいですか

💡 Usage

Used to politely ask for permission to do something.

📚 Examples

写真を撮ってもいいですか।

Shashin o totte mo ii desu ka.

May I take a photo?

…ええ、いいですよ습니다.

...Ee, ii desu yo.

...Yes, certainly.

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