N3inabilityformal
～かねる (kaneru) - Cannot / Unable to
[Verb masu-stem] + かねる
Quick answer
[Verb masu-stem] + かねる means "Cannot / Unable to / Difficult to". It is a N3 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Cannot / Unable to / Difficult to
Explanation
Expresses inability or difficulty in doing something, often for social or moral reasons.
Examples
その件については、お答えしかねます。
そのけんについては、おこたえしかねます。
I'm unable to answer regarding that matter.
彼の意見には賛成しかねる。
かれのいけんにはさんせいしかねる。
I cannot agree with his opinion.
Practice this grammar
[Verb masu-stem] + かねる
Which sentence correctly uses "～かねる (kaneru) - Cannot / Unable to"?