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Words — 7 found

Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
1. to be able to do; to be possible; to be permitted (to do)​Usually written using kana alone
  • もうしわけ申し訳ない
  • けど
  • ながい長居
  • できない
  • んです
  • よ
  • 。
I'm sorry, I can't stay long.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
2. to be good at; to do well; to be proficient (in); to be capable​Usually written using kana alone
    「
  • ろんぶん論文
  • できました
  • か
  • 」「
  • いや
  • 、
  • ざんねん残念
  • です
  • が
  • 、
  • まだ
  • か書き
  • お終えていません
  • 」
"Is the essay ready?" "No, I'm sorry. I haven't finished writing it yet."
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
3. to come into existence; to form; to appear; to come up (of a matter); to be born; to make (a friend); to get (a girlfriend, free time, etc.)​Usually written using kana alone
  • あの
  • サッカーボール
  • は
  • ほんもの本物
  • の
  • かわ革
  • で
  • できている
  • 。
That football is made of genuine leather.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
4. to be made; to be built; to be constructed; to be formed; to be established; to be set up​Usually written using kana alone
  • トイレ
  • お
  • か借り
  • できます
  • か
  • 。
May I use your toilet?
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
5. to be finished; to be completed; to be done; to be ready​Usually written using kana alone
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
6. to grow (of a crop); to be produced​Usually written using kana alone
  • オレンジ
  • は
  • あたた暖かい
  • くに国
  • で
  • でき出来る
  • 。
Oranges grow in warm countries.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
7. to be mature and well-balanced; to be of fine character​Usually written using kana alone
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
8. to be by nature; to be born ...​Usually written using kana alone, as できている
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
9. to become (sexually) involved (with); to become intimate (with); to take up (with someone)​Usually written using kana alone, Colloquial, usu. as できている
  • あの
  • ふたり二人
  • は
  • どうも
  • できている
  • らしい
  • 。
They seem to be in love with each other.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
10. to get pregnant​Usually written using kana alone, Colloquial
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Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to be able (to do); to be capable (of doing)​See also 能わず あたわず, See also 能う限り, plain form pronounced あとう(アトー)
Other forms
適う 【あたう】
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
1. to be able to do; to be capable of doing​
Other forms
成し得る 【なしえる】
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にんた 任に堪える
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
1. to be equal to the task; to be up to the job; to be capable of filling the post​
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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to become blunt; to grow dull​
  • テレビ
  • は
  • そうぞうりょく創造力
  • を
  • にぶ鈍らせる
  • ちから力
  • が
  • ある
  • 。
Television can dull our creative power.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to become less capable; to weaken; to falter​
  • インフレ
  • しんこうど進行度
  • は
  • にぶ鈍っている
  • 。
The rate of inflation is slowing down.
Other forms
鈍る 【なまる】
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Noun, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
1. idle and incompetent; accomplishing nothing significant nor being capable of doing so; lacking the talent to do anything but idle away one's time​Yojijukugo (four character compound)
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
1. to become less capable​
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Sentences — 4 found

  • jreibun/9890/1
      いくら若いからと言っても、
    • たなか田中
    • さんのように能力が高く実績もある
    • ひと人
    • が
    • かかりちょうだいり係長代理
    • というのでは、いかにも
    • やくぶそく役不足
    • に思える。
    It's true that he’s young, but a highly capable and accomplished person like Mr. Tanaka seems to be under-qualified for the mere position of deputy section chief. — Jreibun
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