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6 phrases with native audio and pronunciation. Tap play to listen — everything on this page is free to read.
The potential form expresses the ability to do something or the possibility that something can happen. It is formed by adding られる to u-verbs and える to ru-verbs, and is commonly used to describe what someone can or cannot do.
私は日本語を話せます。
I can speak Japanese.
このレストランでは、寿司が食べられます。
You can eat sushi at this restaurant.
彼は三か国語ができます。
He can speak three languages.
明日、図書館で勉強できますか？
Can I study at the library tomorrow?
この映画は字幕で見られます。
You can watch this movie with subtitles.
毎週末、友達と遊べます。
I can play with my friends every weekend.
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