Phrase lesson

How do you say "Can I write it again?" in Japanese?

Office再記入

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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