「できる」- Expressing Ability and Completion

Explanation

"できる" in Japanese not only expresses ability but can also indicate that a task or action has been completed. It is primarily used in everyday conversations.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
できる	Noun + が + できる	Expresses the ability to do something.
できた	Noun + が + できた	Indicates that something has been completed.

できる is commonly used to express the state of being able to complete a task.

Basic Usage

できる can be directly attached to a noun to express the ability to do something. For example:

• 今日きょうの宿題しゅくだいはできるか。
• Kyou no shukudai wa dekiru ka.
• Can you do today's homework?
  

Deep Dive

できる emphasizes the ability to complete a specific task. For example:

• この仕事しごとはできる。
• Kono shigoto wa dekiru.
• I can do this job.
  

Examples

• この仕事しごとはできる。
• Kono shigoto wa dekiru.
• I can do this job.
  

• 今日きょうの宿題しゅくだいはできるか。
• Kyou no shukudai wa dekiru ka.
• Can you do today's homework?
  

Real-Life Scenarios

• Work Environment
  • A: このプロジェクトぷろじぇくとはできる？
  • A: Kono purojekuto wa dekiru?
  • A: Can you do this project?
  • B: はい、できます。
  • B: Hai, dekimasu.
  • B: Yes, I can.
    
• Home Environment
  • 母はは: 夕食ゆうしょくはもうすぐできるよ。
  • Haha: Yuushoku wa mou sugu dekiru yo.
  • Mother: Dinner will be ready soon.
  • 子こ: わーい、楽しみたのしみ！
  • Ko: Waai, tanoshimi!
  • Child: Yay, I'm excited!
    
• School Environment
  • 先生せんせい: 宿題しゅくだいができるか？
  • Sensei: Shukudai ga dekiru ka?
  • Teacher: Can you do the homework?
  • 生徒せいと: もう少しでできる。
  • Seito: Mou sukoshi de dekiru.
  • Student: I'll be able to do it soon.
    

Summary

できる is a verb that expresses ability. When using it, pay attention to the subtle differences between it and other verbs that indicate completion. With practice, you can use できる more naturally to express ability in various contexts.

「できる」- Expressing Ability

Explanation

「できる」できる is a verb used to express ability, often meaning "to be able to do something" or "to have a certain skill."

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
N + が + できる	Noun (N) is typically preceded by the particle 「が」, indicating that the noun possesses a certain ability.	Used to express that someone or something has a certain ability.

Basic Usage

• 彼かれは日本語にほんごができる。
• Kare wa nihongo ga dekiru.
• He can speak Japanese.

Negative Form

The negative form of 「できる」できる is 「できない」できない, meaning "cannot do" or "does not have the ability to do."

• 私わたしは料理りょうりができない。
• Watashi wa ryouri ga dekinai.
• I cannot cook.

Examples

• このこの仕事しごとは日本語にほんごができなくても大丈夫だいじょうぶです。
• Kono shigoto wa nihongo ga dekinakute mo daijoubu desu.
• It's okay if you can't speak Japanese for this job.
  

• 彼女かのじょは英語えいごができる。
• Kanojo wa eigo ga dekiru.
• She can speak English.
  

• 私わたしは車くるまの運転うんてんができない。
• Watashi wa kuruma no unten ga dekinai.
• I cannot drive a car.

Summary

「できる」できる is a commonly used and important verb in Japanese, widely used to express ability and possibility. Mastering its usage can enhance your ability to communicate effectively and convey information accurately in Japanese.