Phrase lesson
How do you say "Can I call you?" in Japanese?
Can I call you?
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
でんわしてもいいですか
でんわ して も / いいですか
denwa shite mo / ii desu ka
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use でんわしてもいいですか (denwa shite mo ii desu ka) when dealing with your home, landlord, or delivery when you ask about calling, sending photos, or contacting someone. It helps you move the conversation to the important point quickly.
Chunk or pattern
- Reusable pattern:
〜 て も / いいですか - Replace the
〜part with the thing, place, document, item, or action you need in that scene. - Good swaps here:
ここでまって,しゃしんをとって,あとでそうだんして.
Helper words and endings
てもいいですか: asks for permission, like "is it okay if I ...?"ですか: polite question ending.
Practical note
Giving the problem clearly first usually helps landlords, building staff, and repair staff respond faster.
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