Phrase lesson
How do you say "Can I write it again?" in Japanese?
Can I write it again?
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
もういちどかいてもいいですか
もう いちど / かいて も / いいですか
mou ichido / kaite mo / ii desu ka
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use もういちどかいてもいいですか (mou ichido kaite mo ii desu ka) after you make a mistake on a form and want to write it again.
Chunk or pattern
Reusable pattern: 〜 て も / いいですか
This pattern asks for permission: “Is it okay if I ...?”
Office examples:
もういちどかいてもいいですか— Can I write it again?ここにかいてもいいですか— Can I write it here?あとでだしてもいいですか— Can I submit it later?
Core words
もういちど: one more time.かいて: write.いいですか: is it okay?
Helper words and endings
てもいいですか asks whether an action is allowed.
Practical note
This pairs naturally with まちがえました (machigaemashita). First say you made a mistake, then ask whether you can write it again.
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