How to Say ‘If you'd like,’ in Japanese
よかったら、
yokatsu tara
[yokat tara]
💬 Usage Tip: [よかったら、] softens what comes next. It is a great invitation opener because it gives the other person an easy choice.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Softening phrases are socially important in Japanese. [よかったら、] makes you sound friendly, not forceful.
Phrase Breakdown
よかっ
yokatsu
[yokat]
if it's good; if you'd like
Part of a casual-soft invitation phrase meaning 'if that sounds good to you.'
よかったら、一緒に行きませんか。
If you'd like, shall we go together?
たら
tara
[tara]
if; when
Conditional ending attached to verbs and adjectives to mean 'if.'
時間があったら、飲みに行きます。
If I have time, I'll go for a drink.
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