〜てもいいですか may I?, is it okay to?
Core meaning - may I?, is it okay to?
Form - Verb (て-form) + もいいですか
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- Use this pattern as a grammar frame: Verb (て-form) + もいいですか.
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May I sit here?
In everyday context, May I sit here?
In real communication, May I sit here?
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