Phrase lesson

How do you say "Is this document okay?" in Japanese?

Office書類確認

Is this document okay?

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

このしょるいでいいですか

この しょるい で / いいですか

kono shorui de / ii desu ka

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use このしょるいでいいですか (kono shorui de ii desu ka) when you want to show a document and check if it is the correct one.

It is useful before submitting something, especially when there are multiple similar forms.

Chunk or pattern

The reusable pattern is:

  • 〜でいいですか = Is ... okay? / Is ... acceptable?

Useful office-related swaps:

  • これでいいですか = Is this okay?
  • このコピーでいいですか = Is this copy okay?
  • ここでいいですか = Is here okay?

Core words

  • この: this.
  • しょるい: document / paperwork.

Helper words and endings

  • でいいですか: asks whether something is acceptable as the choice.

Practical note

This is safer than silently handing in the wrong paper. If the document is not okay, staff will usually tell you what is missing.

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