〜てもいいです
Meaning
Asking/giving permission
Explanation
V-te form + もいいです
Examples
ここで写真を撮ってもいいですか。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | 〜てもいいです | See examples above |
| Negative | 〜てもいいです → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Common mistake: using the wrong verb group for て-form conjugation. Group 1, 2, and irregular verbs all form て differently.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「〜てもいいです」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「〜てもいいです」mean?+
「〜てもいいです」means "Asking/giving permission". V-te form + もいいです It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「〜てもいいです」?+
Example: ここで写真を撮ってもいいですか。.
Is 「〜てもいいです」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「〜てもいいです」 in context