Identify the folder and explain why you need it so your colleague can act on your request.
The idea
Use 開くことができません to say you cannot open it. With 付けていただけますか, politely ask someone to grant access. 見るだけ means viewing only; 編集する権限 specifies editing permission.
Examples
- 共有フォルダーを確認する必要があります。I need to check the shared folder.
- このフォルダーを開くことができません。I cannot open this folder.
- アクセス権を付けていただけますか。Could you grant me access?
- ファイルを見るだけで大丈夫です。I only need to view the files.
- ファイルを編集する権限が必要です。I need permission to edit the files.
- ありがとうございます。今は開けます。Thank you. I can open it now.
Read-aloud uses a synthetic Japanese voice available on your device. Voice quality and availability vary; it does not assess your pronunciation.
No Japanese device voice is available. You can still read the text and use the linked listening resources.
Watch out
Access to view a file does not necessarily include permission to edit it. State the level you need rather than assuming both are included.
Try it yourself
「このフォルダーを開くことが＿。」（できません／ください）
Show answer or example answer
できません
できません completes the expression meaning “cannot open.”
「アクセス権を付けて＿か。」（いただけます／あります）
Show answer or example answer
いただけます
いただけます makes the て-form a polite request for someone to do the action.
「ファイルを見る＿で大丈夫です。」（だけ／まで）
Show answer or example answer
だけ
だけ limits the need to viewing.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
「このフォルダーを開くことが＿。」（できません／ください）
「アクセス権を付けて＿か。」（いただけます／あります）
「ファイルを見る＿で大丈夫です。」（だけ／まで）
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Keep your progress
Sign up for free to save your practice results in your account.
Sign up to saveI already have an accountUse it today
Ask a colleague for access to a named shared folder, explain that it will not open, and say whether viewing is enough.