Verb る こと ができる JLPT N5 Neutral

Formation

Verb (dictionary form) + ことができる

Explanation

The る こと ができる grammar point is used to express the potential form of a verb, meaning the ability or possibility to do something. It can be translated as 'can', 'be able to', or 'is possible' in English. This grammar is often used with verbs ending in る, but can also apply to other verbs once they are in the dictionary form.

Example sentences

• この問題を解くことができる？

  Can you solve this problem?

  Kono mondai o toku koto ga dekiru?

• 彼は泳ぐことができます。

  He can swim.

  Kare wa oyogu koto ga dekimasu.

• 日本に行くことができて、とても嬉しいです。

  I'm very happy that I can go to Japan.

  Nihon ni iku koto ga dekite, totemo ureshii desu.

• 彼女はピアノを弾くことができます。

  She can play the piano.

  Kanojo wa piano o hiku koto ga dekimasu.

Ability (Can / Able To)

• ～が Verb られる JLPT N1