How to Say ‘Is this okay?’ in Japanese
これでいいですか。
kore de ii desu ka
[koh-reh deh ee dess kah]
💬 Usage Tip: A very useful full phrase for checking forms, parcels, payment, or choices. Short, polite, and versatile.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This phrase is perfect for foreigners because it works in so many situations at the convenience store counter.
Phrase Breakdown
これで
kore de
with this; by this; is this okay?
これ means 'this,' and で indicates the means or basis: 'with this' or 'this one.'
これで大丈夫です。
This is fine.
Words in this phrase
これ
kore
[koh-reh]
this
Refers to the current form, package, or arrangement.
これで送ります。
I will send it like this.
で
de
[deh]
with / by / then
Indicates the condition or form being checked.
これで大丈夫です。
This is fine.
いいですか
ii desu ka
is it okay?
A polite way to ask for confirmation or approval.
これでいいですか。
Is this okay?
Words in this phrase
いい
ii
[ee]
good / okay
Means acceptable or fine in a confirmation question.
これでいいです。
This is okay.
です
desu
[dess]
to be / is / polite copula
Used to keep the question polite and natural.
いいですか。
Is it okay?
か
ka
[kah]
question marker
Makes the sentence a polite question.
大丈夫ですか。
Is it okay?
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