How to Say ‘Can I try them on?’ in Japanese
試着してもいいですか？
shichaku shi te mo ii desu ka
[shichaku shi te mo ii desu ka]
💬 Usage Tip: Polite way to ask for permission.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Fitting rooms are common in Japanese clothing stores.
Phrase Breakdown
試着して
shichaku shi te
try on
To try on clothes.
服を試着してみます。
I will try on the clothes.
Words in this phrase
試着
shichaku
[shichaku]
Try on
To try clothing for fit.
このシャツを試着できますか？
Can I try on this shirt?
し
shi
[shi]
do
Indicates action.
宿題をします。
I will do my homework.
て
te
[te]
(most English uses)
Add meaning to verbs.
家に帰って寝ます。
I will go home and sleep.
も
mo
[mo]
also
In addition.
犬も好きです。
I also like dogs.
いいです
ii desu
is it okay
Asking for permission.
ここに座ってもいいですか？
Is it okay if I sit here?
Words in this phrase
いい
ii
[ii]
good
Satisfactory or acceptable.
これはいいです。
This is good.
です
desu
[desu]
is
Present tense of 'to be.'
学生です。
I am a student.
か
ka
[ka]
?
Indicates a question.
これですか？
Is it this?
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