GrammarJLPT N5
to be able to do
Ichidan VerbIntransitive Verb

Also written as 出来る

Definitions

  1. 1. to be able to do
  2. 2. to be possible
  3. 3. to be good at
  4. 4. to come into existence
This verb means "to be able to do" something or "to be possible," and is used to express ability or capability. It can also mean "to be completed" or "to come into existence," making it a very flexible and frequently used word.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

It can be done here.

Sentence 1

"Yeah, I can do it tomorrow."

Sentence 2

My friend laughed and said, "That's easy, anyone can do it."

Sentence 3

Hmm, I can't decide right now.

Sentence 4

It's spacious here, so the kids can run around.

Sentence 5

How do you get it done faster?