introduction

〜ことができる
Reading: 〜ことができる
Meanings: can do ~
Explanation
explanation
The pattern *ことができる* means **can do**. You attach it to the `dictionary form` of a verb to express ability. It is more formal than the `potential form` of the verb.
explanation
Think of *こと* as turning the verb into a noun (the act of doing), and *できる* as being able. Together: **the act of [verb] is possible**.
structure
Practice exercises
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練習すれば、もっと上手に演奏する{placeholder}。
Answer: ことができる
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日本語を話す{placeholder}。
Answer: ことができる
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ギターを弾く{placeholder}。
Answer: ことができる
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漢字を書く{placeholder}。
Answer: ことができる
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泳ぐ{placeholder}。
Answer: ことができる
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自転車に乗る{placeholder}。
Answer: ことができる
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この川で魚を捕る{placeholder}。
Answer: ことができる
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彼女は複数の言語を話す{placeholder}。
Answer: ことができる