How to Say ‘Is it good?/should I?’ in Japanese
いいですか。
ii desu ka
[ee dess kah]
💬 Usage Tip: [〜たらいいですか] means “What should I do?” Literally “If I do ~, is it good?” Soft and polite.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Common in clinics and workplaces because it sounds humble and collaborative.
Phrase Breakdown
いい
ii
[ee]
good; OK; fine
Used to ask permission or guidance: “Is it okay if…?/What should I do?”
お茶を飲んでもいいですか。
Is it okay to drink tea?
です
desu
[dess]
is/are (polite)
Makes the question polite when combined with か: いいですか.
この薬でいいです。
This medicine is fine.
か
ka
[kah]
question marker
Turns the phrase into a question: “Is it okay?”
今聞いてもいいですか。
Is it okay if I ask now?
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