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GrammarJLPT N3
quite capable of ...
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Definitions

  1. 1. quite capable of ...
  2. 2. not unlikely to ...
This grammar pattern expresses that something is possible or likely to happen, often with a negative or undesirable implication. It attaches to the verb stem and conveys a sense of warning, as in "it might happen" or "you can't rule it out."

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

If we keep going like this, we're setting ourselves up to fail.

Sentence 2

That kind of attitude could easily cause problems.

Sentence 3

That's a way of putting it that could easily be misunderstood.

Sentence 4

If you rush, you're going to mess up — just calm down.

Sentence 5

If you push yourself too hard, you could end up ruining your health.