〜ことができます

N4

can do ~

Structure

Verb dictionary + ことができます

Explanation

「〜ことができます」 means "can do ~". Structure: Verb dictionary + ことができます. This is a JLPT N4 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

koko de junbi o suru koto ga dekimasu.

You can do preparation here.

koko de touchaku o suru koto ga dekimasu.

You can do arrival here.

koko de nyuugaku o suru koto ga dekimasu.

You can do school admission here.

koko de unten o suru koto ga dekimasu.

You can do driving here.

koko de chuumon o suru koto ga dekimasu.

You can do order (goods) here.

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