JLPT N5+ · Permission and obligation

Vなくてもいい

Removes the obligation to perform an action

Meaning

Removes the obligation to perform an action.

Formation

  1. Drop い from the ない form and add くてもいい: 来ない → 来なくてもいいです

When to use it

Core use
Removes the obligation to perform an action

Example

明日あしたなくてもいいです

You do not have to come tomorrow.

Important notes

  • Word forms and particle choice depend on the pattern's role in the sentence.

Common mistakes

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