てもいい
also: てもよい
てもいい · i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | てもいい | てもよくない |
| Polite | てもいいです | てもよくないですalso てもよくありません |
| Past polite | てもよかったです | てもよくなかったですalso てもよくありませんでした |
| Past | てもよかった | てもよくなかった |
| Te-form | てもよくて | てもよくなくて |
| Adverbial | てもよく | |
| Conditional | てもよければ | てもよくなければ |
| Tara conditional | てもよかったら | てもよくなかったら |
Meanings
1
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
even if; even though; no matter how
usually written using kana alone
Attaches to the -masu stem of a verb to express concession or compromise: 'even if one does...', 'no matter how...'. Often used with も in the main clause.
I'll take an umbrella just in case it rains.
No matter how difficult it is, I want to give it a try.
2
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
usually written using kana alone
Attaches to the -masu stem of a verb to express permission or allowance: 'it's okay to do...', 'you may do...'. Often used in questions asking for permission.
May I take a picture here?
You can go home now.