〜ることができます | expresses the ability or possibility to perform an action
Key takeaways
Grammar pattern 〜ることができます (Verb る こと が できます): expresses the ability or possibility to perform an action.
See example sentences below.
Japanese grammar Verb る こと が できます: expresses the ability or possibility to perform an action. Pattern and examples.
Grammar pattern 〜ることができます (Verb る こと が できます): expresses the ability or possibility to perform an action.
See example sentences below.
expresses the ability or possibility to perform an action
私は日本語を少し話すことができます。
Translation
I can speak a little Japanese.
この部屋からきれいな海を見ることができます。
Translation
You can see the beautiful ocean from this room.
5 N4 Grammar Patterns for Ability and Possibility
From ことができます to Potential Form
A comprehensive guide to 5 essential N4 grammar patterns for expressing ability and possibility in Japanese. Learn the nuances and usage differences between '〜ことができます', the potential form, '〜ようになります', and more.