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JLPT N5 Beginner

出来る

「できる」

To be able to do, to be finished or ready, or to come into existence.

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できます polite form
できた plain past
できない plain negative
できて te-form
1 Verb

Can do" / "To be possible

Indicates the ability to perform an action or the situational possibility of an event occurring.

Example

私 は 少し 日本語 が でき ます 。

I can speak a little Japanese.

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2 Verb

To be finished" / "To be ready

Signifies that a task, preparation, or process has reached a state of completion.

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3 Verb

To be made" / "To appear

Describes the physical formation, construction, or sudden emergence of an object, relationship, or condition.

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4 Verb

To be good at" / "To be capable

Characterizes a person as highly competent, proficient, or of outstanding moral character.

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出来る (できる)
できる
To be able to do, to be finished or ready, or to come into existence.
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