Phrase lesson
How do you say "I can do this" in Japanese?
I can do this
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
これはできます
これ は / できます
kore wa / dekimasu
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use これはできます (kore wa dekimasu) when you want to say that this is possible or manageable.
Chunk or pattern
- Reusable pattern:
〜 は / できます - Replace
〜with the thing that is possible.
Useful swaps:
これは できますこのさぎょうは できますきょうなら できます
Core words
これ: this.できます: can do / is possible.
Base form contrast
できます (dekimasu): can do / possible.できません (dekimasen): cannot do / not possible.
Practical note
This is useful when someone asks about feasibility and you want to answer clearly and quickly.
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