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
缶
Pronounced: kan
できる
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
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
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?
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verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
"She can speak three languages fluently."
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verb Used to say something is allowed or permitted.
"You can leave early if you finish your work."
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noun A sealed metal container, especially for food or drink.
"He grabbed a can of soup from the cupboard."
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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.
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Common Japanese translations
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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