How do you say "Can I try them on" in Japanese?

"Can I try them on" in Japanese is "試着してもいいですか". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "試着してもいいですか" mean in English?

"試着してもいいですか" means "Can I try them on" in English. Usage tip: Politely requests permission, blending [試着して] with [いいですか].

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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: Politely requests permission, blending [試着して] with [いいですか].

🇯🇵 In Japan: Respectful way to ask for trying options in Japanese stores.

Phrase Breakdown

試着して

shichaku shi te

try on

Refers to trying on clothing.

Example

ドレスを試着していいですか？

Can I try on the dress?

Words in this phrase

試着

shichaku

[shichaku]

try on

To wear something temporarily to check fit.

Example

スーツを試着してもいいですか？

Can I try on the suit?

し

shi

[shi]

Indicates performing an action.

Example

試着をしなければなりません。

You must try it on.

て

[te]

connecting particle

Connects verbs sequentially.

Example

試着して、サイズを確認。

Try on and check the size.

も

[mo]

also

Indicates inclusion or addition.

Example

このジーンズも試着してみます。

I will try these jeans on too.

いい

[ii]

good

Describes something of good quality or fit.

Example

試着してもいいですか？

Can I try it on?

ですか

desu ka

is it?

Forms polite questions.

Example

お元気ですか？

How are you?

Words in this phrase

です

desu

[desu]

is it

Used for forming a question.

Example

このジーンズのサイズはいいですか？

Is the size of these jeans okay?

か

[ka]

question marker

Indicates that the sentence is a question.

Example

これはいくらですか？

How much is this?

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