How to Say ‘Can I try them on?’ in Japanese
試着してもいいですか？
shichaku shi te mo ii desu ka
[shichaku shi]
💬 Usage Tip: [〜してもいいですか] is a very useful pattern for asking permission: "Is it okay if I...?" Swap in other actions like [見てもいいですか] or [座ってもいいですか].
Phrase Breakdown
試着して
shichaku shi
try on
To try on clothes.
服を試着してみます。
I will try on the clothes.
Words in this phrase
試着
shichaku
[shichaku]
Try on
To try clothing for fit.
このシャツを試着できますか？
Can I try on this shirt?
し
shi
[shi]
do
Indicates action.
宿題をします。
I will do my homework.
試着
shichaku
[shichaku]
Try on
To try clothing for fit.
このシャツを試着できますか？
Can I try on this shirt?
いいです
is it okay
Asking for permission.
ここに座ってもいいですか？
Is it okay if I sit here?
試着
shichaku
[shichaku]
Try on
To try clothing for fit.
このシャツを試着できますか？
Can I try on this shirt?
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