Can in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishMarks permission to perform an action, including asking whether an action is permitted; does not express ability or possibility.

Definition in Japanese何かをすることを許したり、しても大丈夫か聞いたりするときに使う。

Example sentences

• その本(ほん)、読(よ)んでもいい？🔊

  Can I read your book?

• その本(ほん)を開(ひら)いてもいいですか？🔊

  May I open your book?

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• Permission, rules, and advice in Japanese

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