indicates concession or compromise
indicates permission
Verb て form +
This grammar point is used to express permission or to state that something is acceptable or all right to do.
To give permission for an action, change the verb to its 'て' form and add '
部屋に入っ
You may enter the room.
このりんごを食べ
It is all right to eat this apple.
In casual speech, the も is often omitted, or the 'い' in 'いい' is often dropped. 'いい' can also be replaced with 'よい' in more formal writing. To ask for permission, simply add the question particle 'か' at the end (
Adjective +
This structure is used to indicate that a certain state or quality is acceptable or permitted.
い-Adjective + く
For い-adjectives, remove the final 'い' and add 'く
高く
It is okay even if it is expensive.
な-Adjective stem +
For な-adjectives, add '
静か
It is okay even if it is not quiet.
When using adjectives, this often carries the nuance of 'it's okay even if it is [adjective]'.
Noun +
This structure is used to indicate that a specific noun is acceptable or permitted.
Simply add '
水
Water is fine (is acceptable).
明日
Tomorrow is fine.
This is commonly used when making a choice to show that any option is fine.