N4verbte-formpermission
てもいい (te mo ii) - May/It's okay to
[Verb て] + もいいです
Quick answer
[Verb て] + もいいです means "Permission or it's okay to". This N4 pattern appears often in everyday conversation. Examples and practice exercises are listed below.
Meaning
Permission or it's okay to
Explanation
てもいい grants permission or indicates something is acceptable.
Examples
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[Verb て] + もいいです
Which sentence correctly uses "てもいい (te mo ii) - May/It's okay to"?
Vocabulary from these examples
Last updated Jul 4, 2026