Verbal Potential Implication

This structure indicates a possibility or capability related to the verb.

Examples

• 彼はサッカーをすることができます。

  He can play soccer.

• 日本語を読むことができますか？

  Can you read Japanese?

• 友達と遊べます。

  I can play with friends.

Quick check

More N4 grammar

• and (connective)

  V1 + し、V2

• but, however

  N + でも

• even though

  V + のに

• because, due to

  V + ので

• when, at the time

  V + とき

• during the time

  N + あいだ