Markdown lesson
How do you say "I can't do this" in Japanese?
Use this at work when you need to say whether something is possible.
I can't do this
可否
Use これはできません (kore wa dekimasen) at work when you need to say whether something is possible. The reusable part is `〜 は できません`.
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
これはできません
これ は / できません
kore wa / dekimasen
Lesson body
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Quick use
Use これはできません (kore wa dekimasen) at work when you need to say whether something is possible. It lets you give the key fact first before adding details.
Chunk or pattern
- Reusable pattern:
〜 は / できません - Replace the
〜part with the thing, place, document, item, or action you need in that scene.
Helper words and endings
ません: polite negative ending.は: marks the topic, often "as for ...".
Practical note
This helps keep the exchange moving before the task or misunderstanding gets bigger.