How to Say ‘It’s okay to stay (here)’ in Japanese
いていい
i te ii
[ee teh ee]
💬 Usage Tip: [Vていい] = “It’s okay to ~ / You may ~.” Add friendliness: [いていいよ].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Often used to reassure kids: “Yes, that spot is fine.”
Phrase Breakdown
い
i
[ee]
be/stay (いる)
い is from いる in te-form (いて). It means “to be/stay” (not moving).
ここにい て いいよ。
It’s okay to stay here.
て
te
[teh]
-te (te-form)
With いる, いて is the te-form meaning “being/staying”. Combined with いい: いていい = “it’s okay to stay”.
そこに立っ て、動かないで。
Stand there and don’t move.
いい
ii
[ee]
okay; allowed
In 〜ていい, gives permission: “You may / it’s okay to …”.
ここにいて いい？
Is it okay if I stay here?
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