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.

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: Polite way to ask for permission.

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

試着してもいいですか？

しちゃくしてもいいですか？

💬 Usage Tip: Polite way to ask for permission.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Fitting rooms are common in Japanese clothing stores.

Phrase Breakdown

試着してしちゃくして

try on

To try on clothes.

Example

服を試着してみます。

I will try on the clothes.

もも

also/moreover

Used to add to something already mentioned.

Example

私も行きます。

I will go too.

いいですいいです

is it okay

Asking for permission.

Example

ここに座ってもいいですか？

Is it okay if I sit here?

かか

question particle

Used to turn a sentence into a question.

Example

これは何ですか？

What is this?

Word-by-Word Breakdown

試着しちゃく

[shichaku]

Try on

To try clothing for fit.

Example

このシャツを試着できますか？

Can I try on this shirt?

しし

[shi]

Indicates action.

Example

宿題をします。

I will do my homework.

てて

[te]

(most English uses)

Add meaning to verbs.

Example

家に帰って寝ます。

I will go home and sleep.

もも

[mo]

also

In addition.

Example

犬も好きです。

I also like dogs.

いいいい

[ii]

good

Satisfactory or acceptable.

Example

これはいいです。

This is good.

ですです

[desu]

Present tense of 'to be.'

Example

学生です。

I am a student.

かか

[ka]

Indicates a question.

Example

これですか？

Is it this?

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