How to Say ‘Is LINE okay?’ in Japanese
LINEでいいですか？
LINE de ii desu ka
[LINE de ee-ee dess kah]
🇯🇵 In Japan: LINE is the default messaging app in Japan and swapping LINE IDs or QR codes is how most people exchange contacts; asking for a phone number directly feels more personal.
Phrase Breakdown
LINEで
LINE de
by LINE
LINE is pronounced 'rain' in Japanese. で here means 'by means of'.
LINEで送ります。
I'll send it by LINE.
Words in this phrase
LINE
LINE
[LINE]
LINE (messaging app)
The most popular chat app in Japan; swapping LINE contacts is how friends stay in touch.
LINEで連絡するね。
I'll contact you on LINE.
で
de
[de]
by; with; using
A particle that shows the method or means used to do something.
カードで払えますか。
Can I pay by card?
いいですか？
ii desu ka
is that OK?
Asks for permission or agreement. Raise your pitch at the end.
ここに座ってもいいですか？
May I sit here?
Words in this phrase
いい
ii
[ee-ee]
good; nice
A common adjective used to show approval or a positive impression.
その考えはいいですね。
That idea is nice.
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.
少し伺いたいです。
I would like to ask a little.
か
ka
[kah]
question marker
Placed at the end of a sentence to make it a question.
A席はありますか。
Are there A seats available?
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