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Meanings
Verb (1-dan, intransitive)
Usually written in kana
1. to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task
2. to be ready; to be completed
3. to be made; to be built
4. to be good at; to be permitted (to do)
5. to become intimate; to take up (with somebody)
6. to grow; to be raised
7. to become pregnant
Pitch accent
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Used in vocabulary (15 in total)
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
Examples (200 in total)
I can't do it.
I can't do that now.
I can't do it either.
Can you really do it?
You can do this, can't you?
You can't do that, right?
Why can't you do that?
I can't promise you.
What's it made from?
Coffee's ready.
I can't do it right now.
I can do it, but I won't.
I want to do it, but I can't.
I can do it.
She can't do it.
Can I do anything?
He can do it.
I can't talk with people.
Can't you even do this?
I can do that today.
It's not that I don't want to, I just can't.
I could not have done it.
It's nice you found a girlfriend.
Why can't we do it now?
I'd like to see you if possible.
Let's start with what we can do.
It can be done like that.
They can do it.
I'm not ready yet.
I've made lots of friends.
I'm sorry, I can't do that now.
Where can I make a phone call?
Is everyone ready?
What are they made of?
Are you ready to start your journey?
I feel like I can do anything.
You'll understand when you have kids.
I can't breathe through my nose.
Is it made of iron?
Are you ready to go out?
Can we breathe in space?
Never mind, I can do it by myself.
Regretfully it is not possible.
I can't calculate the distance.
Breakfast is ready.
The heart is made of muscle.
Is the food ready?
Your bath is ready.
This is all I can do.
I don't think I could've done it without you.
You're the only one who can do this.
I'd like to tell you, but I can't.
Can he do this job?
Can we meet somewhere?
I couldn't have done it without you. Thank you.
Any child could do that.
If I can do it, you can do it, too.
You can't have it all.
If he can do it, so can I.
Is there anything you can do?
Why can't I do that?
I think that everyone can do that.
You can't do all these things at once.
I am too ashamed to do it.
"Yes, I can do it," answered the boy.
I've made a couple of friends here.
I made a new friend today.
He said he could do it.
I can't do it alone.
He is ready to work.
You can't escape from reality.
Enjoy life while you may.
I can't kiss you now.
I can't do two things at once.
I'm always ready for death.
Why can't we do that?
My desk is made of wood.
Is it possible to borrow money?
I can't do anything without him.
Maybe we should talk again tomorrow.
Are you saying you don't think I can do it?
May I borrow your knife?
I'm about ready.
You guys can do it if you try.
That bridge is made of stone.
Could you make the screen a bit brighter?
Are you ready for today's exam?
May I use your toilet?
Let's leave when you are ready.
I could have done that, but I chose not to.
May I speak to Bill?
Is everybody ready for the trip?
When can I visit you?
The door is made of glass.
The cup is made of gold.
I can only wait.
There's nothing I can do about it.
I can't answer that.
I'm very happy to see you.
He can neither read nor write.
You can't buy it anymore.
When can we meet?
I'm glad I was able to meet you yesterday.
The enemy can't close in on us so they can't do anything.
You can't hide the fact from her.
One can't expect everything from schools.
I can look after myself now.
You can't please everyone.
People can't do a lot of things at the same time.
The question is whether he can do it or not.
There is no returning to our younger days.
Money can't buy happiness.
I expected to finish this work, but I couldn't.
I can't even imagine my life without him.
Can you do it yourself? If you want, I can help you.
I'm not in a position to answer.
I can do it in half the time.
There is no denying the fact.
Have confidence. You can do it.
I can't sell that to you.
I am in no position to do anything about it.
I can't walk fast, but I can walk for a long time.
This work is so simple that even a child can do it.
Are you ready to eat?
I've made a lot of friends since I entered college.
He is the only person that can do it.
There's nothing that cannot be done with money in this world.
This game can be played by young children.
I'm very sorry, but I can't.
Nothing but peace can save the world.
You can't prove that.
I was unable to breathe because of the smoke.
Without your help, I couldn't have done it.
It was a purchase which he could not possibly afford.
Is that ring made of real gold?
None can get away from death.
We will soon be ready for the party.
I can't stand her jealousy.
I can't tell you everything.
You can't imagine how happy she was.
That is the most I can do.
Any of you can do it.
Even a child can do such a thing.
All I can do is wait.
You've always known what I can't do.
He cannot walk, let alone run.
This room is too hot for us to work in.
If possible, I'd like to do this tomorrow instead of today.
He cannot so much as write his own name.
I was able to find the street, but I couldn't find her house.
Whenever you come, I'm ready.
There is no knowing what will happen in the future.
We tried to get him to change his mind, but couldn't.
Don't give up yet. I'm sure you can do it.
I can't tell you why she was absent from school.
You can't prevent him from drinking.
No matter what happens, I am prepared.
I'll wait here until my medicine is ready.
I couldn't anticipate that would happen.
Once gone, you will never get it back.
All we can do is hope.
I tried to solve the problem, but I couldn't.
I don't know whether I can do it, but I'll try.
Most of the children couldn't read or write.
Only humans can laugh.
Hope we can work together soon.
I'm afraid I can't help you now.
I am too tired to climb.
I'm not feeling well, so I can't see you today.
One cannot judge people only by their outward appearances.
Is there anything that I can do for you?
I know the reason, but I can't tell you.
Do this work by tomorrow if possible.
It is too dark to read a book there.
His son cannot so much as write his own name.
I'm very glad to meet you.
I wish I could cook as well as my mother.
No medicine can cure this disease.
We cannot ask anything about age or physical problems.
Man is the only animal that can make use of fire.
So great was his emotion that he could not utter a word.
All I can do is to work silently.
I cannot possibly finish the work by tomorrow.
Can I borrow your car tonight?
There were hardly any teachers at the school that students could talk to.
No person can decide when someone should die.
No matter how hard I try, I can't swim to that rock.
Human beings differ from animals in that they can think and speak.
You can't accuse him of stealing unless you have proof.
Is it possible to buy something to eat on the train?
Dinner will be ready by the time you have finished your work.
No matter how hard I try, I can't do it any better than she can.
It doesn't matter what excuse he gives me, I can't forgive him.
I can't work with you if you don't trust me.
Man differs from animals in that he can use fire.
If there's anything I can do for you, don't hesitate to let me know.
If the world weren't in the shape it is now, I could trust anyone.
I can't read lips.
I can do it in a week.
I'm looking forward to seeing your father.