Japanese

できる
Meaning: can do; to be able to; to be ready; to be made
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 出来る 出来ない
Polite 出来ます 出来ません
Past 出来た 出来なかった
Polite + Past 出来ました 出来ませんでした
Te-form 出来て 出来なくて
Potential 出来られる 出来られない
Passive 出来られる 出来られない
Causative 出来させる 出来させない
Imperative 出来い 出来るな

Handwriting

出
来
る

Example sentences

The preparations for tomorrow are already done.
彼はようやく追っ手から逃れることができた。
He was finally able to escape from his pursuers.
その剣は鋭い鋼でできている。
The sword is made of sharp steel.
駅の前に人だかりができている。
A crowd of people is forming in front of the station.
この奨学金で学費を賄うことができた。
I was able to cover my tuition with this scholarship.
このシャツは化繊でできている。
This shirt is made of synthetic fiber.
出来ることは全てやった。あとは人事天命を待つばかりだ。
I have done everything I can. All that's left is to leave the rest to fate.

Usage Notes

A versatile verb meaning to be able to do something, to be completed, or to come into existence.

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