VocabJLPT N4
to be usable
Ichidan Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to be usable
  2. 2. to be serviceable
This is the potential form of a verb meaning "to be able to use" something. It expresses that a tool, skill, language, or resource is available and functional for a particular purpose.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Don't throw it away — this chair is still perfectly good," they said.

Sentence 2

It's just going to break again soon and be useless, right?

Sentence 3

I think it still works fine.

Sentence 4

Still, this experience will come in handy for the next job!

Sentence 5

See, once you learn this, you can use it forever!