GrammarJLPT N5Noun が できます (Noun ga dekimasu)

Noun が できます (Noun ga dekimasu)

JLPT N5

Explanation

Express the ability to do something.

Formation

Noun + が + できます

Detailed Explanation

The Noun が できます grammar point is used to express the ability to do something. In this grammar pattern, the noun is the activity that the speaker or subject can do. It translates as 'can do' or 'able to do' in English.

Examples

英語ができます。

Eigo ga dekimasu.

I can speak English.

料理ができます。

Ryouri ga dekimasu.

I can cook.

彼は泳ぎができます。

Kare wa oyogi ga dekimasu.

He can swim.

彼女はピアノができます。

Kanojo wa piano ga dekimasu.

She can play the piano.

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