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γ€œγ“γ¨γŒγ§γγΎγ™ (koto ga dekimasu)

Can / Able to do

Structure

Verb (Dictionary form) + γ“γ¨γŒγ§γγΎγ™

Explanation

A polite way to state ability or possibility to perform something.

Examples

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Watashi wa Nihongo o sukoshi hanasu koto ga dekimasu.
I can speak a little Japanese.
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Koko de chiketto o kau koto ga dekimasu.
You can buy tickets here.