How to Say ‘If you like’ in Japanese
よかったら
yokatsu tara
[yoh-kaht tah-rah]
💬 Usage Tip: [よかったら] literally “if it’s good,” used like “if you don’t mind.” Great for soft requests.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Indirect phrasing is often preferred for small favors—especially with people you don’t know well (like neighbors).
Phrase Breakdown
よかっ
yokatsu
[yoh-kaht]
if it’s okay with you / if you like
よかっ is from 良い (good). In よかったら it introduces a gentle, non-pushy request.
よかったら、音楽を少し小さくしてもらえますか。
If it’s okay with you, could you turn the music down a little?
たら
tara
[tah-rah]
if / when (conditional)
たら makes a conditional “if/when.” よかったら = “if that’s okay.”
よかったら、今だけ静かにしてもらえますか。
If it’s okay, could you be quiet just for now?
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