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can in Japanese

can in Japanese is 缶, できる, られる — can means to be able to do something, or to know how to do it.

can in Japanese

noun
Pronounced: kan
できる
verb
Pronounced: dekiru
(Manglish, Singlish, intransitive) To be fine or acceptable; to be possible; (with liao or already) to be enough. Often used in conjunction with a variety of clause-final particles, e.g., lah, meh or one, to express different attitudes towards the subject matter.
られる
verb
Pronounced: rareru
(Manglish, Singlish, intransitive) To be fine or acceptable; to be possible; (with liao or already) to be enough. Often used in conjunction with a variety of clause-final particles, e.g., lah, meh or one, to express different attitudes towards the subject matter.
れる
verb
Pronounced: reru
(Manglish, Singlish, intransitive) To be fine or acceptable; to be possible; (with liao or already) to be enough. Often used in conjunction with a variety of clause-final particles, e.g., lah, meh or one, to express different attitudes towards the subject matter.

What does "can" mean?

  1. verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
    "She can speak three languages fluently."
  2. verb Used to say something is allowed or permitted.
    "You can leave early if you finish your work."
  3. noun A sealed metal container, especially for food or drink.
    "He grabbed a can of soup from the cupboard."
  4. verb To preserve food by sealing it in an airtight can or jar.
    "They spent the weekend canning tomatoes from the garden."

can in a sentence

  • She can speak three languages fluently.
  • Can you swim?
  • You can leave early if you finish your work.
  • He grabbed a can of soup from the cupboard.

Similar words in Japanese

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Frequently asked questions

What is "can" in Japanese?

"can" in Japanese is 缶, できる, られる. can means: To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.

How do you pronounce 缶?

"can" in Japanese is 缶, pronounced "kan".

How do you use "can" in a sentence?

Example: "She can speak three languages fluently." In Japanese, "can" is 缶, できる, られる.

Are there other ways to say "can" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "can": 缶, できる, られる, れる.

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