💡 Detailed Explanation
Translation: Is it okay if I open the window a little? / May I open the window?
- Grammatical point: Requesting permission '〜てもいいですか' (May I ~?).
- Explanation: This sentence structure requires the verb in its 'te-form' (て形) + もいいですか. The verb is 開ける (あける - to open, Group 2 / Ru-verb). Its te-form is あけて (akete).
- Verb conjugation overview:
- あける (Dictionary form)
- あけて (Te-form) (Correct)
- あけます (Masu-form)
- あけない (Nai-form / negative)