able in Japanese
able in Japanese is れる, できる, 有能 — able means having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
able in Japanese
れる
Pronounced: reru
Able to be done; fit to be done.
できる
Pronounced: dekiru
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
有能
Pronounced: yuunō
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
腕利き
Pronounced: udekiki
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
有資格
Pronounced: yuushikaku
(law) Legally qualified or competent. [First attested in the early 18th century.]
What does "able" mean?
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adj Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
"Will you be able to attend the meeting on Friday?"
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adj Skilled or competent.
"He's a very able manager who keeps the whole team on track."
able in a sentence
- Will you be able to attend the meeting on Friday?
- After months of practice, she was finally able to run a marathon.
- He's a very able manager who keeps the whole team on track.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "able" in Japanese?
"able" in Japanese is れる, できる, 有能. able means: Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
How do you pronounce れる?
"able" in Japanese is れる, pronounced "reru".
How do you use "able" in a sentence?
Example: "Will you be able to attend the meeting on Friday?" In Japanese, "able" is れる, できる, 有能.
Are there other ways to say "able" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "able": れる, できる, 有能, 腕利き, 有資格.
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