Verb る こと ができる

ru koto ga dekiru

JLPT N5 Neutral Chapter 17: Wanting and being able, 6 of 6

Formation

Verb (dictionary form) + ことができる

Expresses the potential form; 'can', 'be able to', 'is possible'.

When to use

The standard "can/be able to" construction.

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

Other forms

Ability (Can / Able To)

Corpus examples (60)

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