How do you say "Can I try them on" in Japanese?

"Can I try them on" in Japanese is "試着してもいいですか". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Can I try them on’ in Japanese

Q: What does "試着してもいいですか" mean in English?

"試着してもいいですか" means "Can I try them on" in English. Usage tip: [〜てもいいですか] is the standard polite pattern for asking permission. Swap in other actions easily: [見てもいいですか] "Can I look?", [写真を撮ってもいいですか] "Can I take a photo?"

試着してもいいですか

shichaku shi te mo ii desu ka

[shichaku]

💬 Usage Tip: [〜てもいいですか] is the standard polite pattern for asking permission. Swap in other actions easily: [見てもいいですか] "Can I look?", [写真を撮ってもいいですか] "Can I take a photo?"

🇯🇵 In Japan: In clothing stores, asking [試着してもいいですか] is polite and normal even when fitting rooms are available. Some shops have rules about shoes, hats, or sale items, so asking first is a good habit.

Phrase Breakdown

試着して

shichaku

try on

Refers to trying on clothing.

Example

ドレスを試着していいですか？

Can I try on the dress?

Words in this phrase

試着

shichaku

[shichaku]

try on

To wear something temporarily to check fit.

Example

スーツを試着してもいいですか？

Can I try on the suit?

試着

shichaku

[shichaku]

try on

To wear something temporarily to check fit.

Example

スーツを試着してもいいですか？

Can I try on the suit?

試着

shichaku

[shichaku]

try on

To wear something temporarily to check fit.

Example

スーツを試着してもいいですか？

Can I try on the suit?

ですか

is it?

Forms polite questions.

Example

お元気ですか？

How are you?

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