Japanese phrase

___てもいいです。 ___ te mo i i de su

Meaning

It is okay to ___.

When to use it

States that an action is allowed. The polite wording makes the permission sound calm and friendly in everyday conversation.

Example dialogue

今日中に出さないといけませんか? kon nichi chū ni da sa na i to i ke ma se n ka

Do I have to submit it today?

いいえ、明日出してもいいです。 i i e asu da shi te mo i i de su

No, it is okay to submit it tomorrow.

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