できる
できる
dekiru
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 10 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

できる (できる (dekiru)) means "to be able to". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

to be able to

Also : to be capable of · to be completed

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Example Sentences

日本語で話すことができます。

にほんごではなすことができます。

I can speak Japanese.

時間があれば、できます。

じかんがあれば、できます。

If I have time, I can do it.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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