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4課 希望と行動
Desire and action
4課

~ができます

接続:N ができます/Vることができます
Possible; is completed/appears. Talking about capacity and ability; It also means that a project/thing has been created.
注意 / Note:With verbs, use the dictionary form + ことができます.
使い分け / How to choose quickly:Use when: Say capacity, ability or thing to be accomplished
Wonder: What does it mean to know/do or something that appears completed?
Avoid: Don't use Nができます if you need to clearly state the action with a verb
Tip to remember: Verbs using Vることができます
Check again: Seeing “can drive/read” → use ことができます
私は少し日本語ができます。
I know/can use some Japanese.
妹はピアノができます。
My sister knows how to play the piano.
駅の前に新しいホテルができました。
A new hotel has been completed in front of the station.

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