• A conjugation of Japanese verbs, which is used to indicate one's ability to do something or the state of being capable of performing a particular action.
  • To form the potential form of a verb, follow the following three rules depending on the verb group:
    - Group 1: Replace the ending u-vowel with the e-vowel and add る.
    - Group 2: Replace the ending る with れる.
    - Group 3: Follow the unique rule.
  • It is often used in the pattern "N が + V(potential)".

Example Sentences

  • (ちい)さな()(えだ)で、ネックレスが(つく)れます。
    You can make a necklace from small tree branches.
  • あの公園(こうえん)では、(ぞう)にえさがやれます。
    You can feed the elephants in that park.
  • このナイフは、どんなに(かた)野菜(やさい)()れる。
    This knife can cut even the hardest vegetable.
  • (わたし)はお(さけ)()めます。
    I can drink alcohol.
  • (わたし)は、(さかな)()べられません。
    I cannot eat fish.
  • この携帯(けいたい)では、メールできません。
    I cannot send emails with this mobile phone.
  • おいしい日本料理(にほんりょうり)や、(うつく)しい自然(しぜん)(たの)しめるところへ()きたいです。
    I would like to go to a place where I can enjoy delicious Japanese food and beautiful nature.
  • (ちか)くに、おいしい天ぷらが()べられるところもありますよ。
    There is a place nearby where you can eat delicious tempura.
  • 明日(あした)学校(がっこう)()られますか。
    Can you come to school tomorrow?

Tags

JLPT N5