Phrase lesson
How do you say "I can't eat" in Japanese?
I can't eat
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
たべられません
たべられません
taberaremasen
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use たべられません (taberaremasen) when you want to say you cannot eat.
Chunk or pattern
- This is a fixed phrase.
- Learn the whole line first.
- It is useful as a short symptom report.
Core words
たべられません: cannot eat.
Practical note
This is especially useful when the doctor asks about appetite, nausea, or whether you can keep food down.
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