できる
できる
to be able to / can do
N5Ichidan (Ru-verb / Group 2)intransitive
To be able to do, to be possible, or to be completed. An ichidan verb that is also the potential form of する.
Complete Conjugation of できる
Dictionary (辞書形)
Base form found in dictionaries
Polite (ます形)
Standard polite form
Negative (ない形)
Casual negative
Past (た形)
Past tense, casual
Te-form (て形)
Connecting form — requests, progressive
Volitional (意向形)
Intention — 'let's do'
Causative (使役形)
Make/let someone do
Conditional (仮定形)
If / when condition
Example Sentences
日本語ができますか?
にほんごができますか?
Can you speak Japanese?
料理ができました。
りょうりができました。
The meal is ready.
できるだけ早く。
できるだけはやく。
As soon as possible.
Usage Notes
〇〇ができる = can do / is capable of. Also means 'to be completed/ready'.
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