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6課 命令・禁止・義務
Command, prohibition, obligation — 命令形, なさい, なければならない, てもいい
6課

〜てもいい

接続:Vて形 + もいい(ですか)
Allowed… — allowed. In the question is ask for permission.
注意 / Note:More polite form when asking permission: 〜てもよろしいですか/〜てもかまいませんか. When refusing, usually don't say ×いいえ but say すみません、ちょっと….
よく出る形 / Common form:Vてもいいですか。→ はい、どうぞ/すみません、ちょっと…。
ここで写真を撮ってもいいですか。
Can I take photos here?
この資料をコピーしてもいいですよ。
You can just copy this document.
エアコンをつけてもかまいませんか。
Can I turn on the air conditioner?

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