Meaning of できる in Japanese
Definition of できる
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(v1, vi) to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task
申し訳ないけど長居できないんですよ。
I'm sorry, I can't stay long. -
to be ready; to be completed
「論文できましたか」「いや、残念ですが、まだ書き終えていません」
"Is the essay ready?" "No, I'm sorry. I haven't finished writing it yet." - to be made; to be built
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to be good at; to be permitted (to do)
トイレお借りできますか。
May I use your toilet? -
to become intimate; to take up (with somebody)
あの二人はどうもできているらしい。
They seem to be in love with each other. -
to grow; to be raised
オレンジは暖かい国で出来る。
Oranges grow in warm countries. - to become pregnant
Words related to できる
- (exp) (something) has become possible; (something) is now possible
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(exp) as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
できるだけ多くの本を読みなさい。
Read as many books as you can.
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(n) as ... as one can
私はできる限りあなたの援助をします。
I'll help you as much as I can.
- (n) as soon as possible; ASAP
- (exp) as soon as possible
- (adj-i) as soon as possible; at the earliest time
