Phrase lesson

How do you say "I can do this" in Japanese?

Work可否

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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