Topic N4
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Japanese Learning
N4Grammar
Lesson 27: I can read Japanese newspapers
Learn about the Potential Form (Kanou-kei) of verbs. Distinguish between 'Miemasu' (can see) and 'Mimasu' (watch), and 'Kikoemasu' (can hear) and 'Kikimasu' (listen).
Meaning
Can do something
✏️ Structure
- Nhóm I: Chuyển hàng 'i' -> 'e' + ます
- Nhóm II: Thêm られます
- Nhóm III: きます -> こられます, します -> できます
💡 Usage
Expresses the ability or possibility of the subject to perform an action. In potential form sentences, the particle 'o' (object) often changes to 'ga'.
📚 Examples
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私は日本語の新聞が読めます。
Watashi wa Nihongo no shinbun ga yomemasu.
I can read Japanese newspapers.
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ミラーさんは漢字が書けます。
Miraa-san wa kanji ga kakemasu.
Mr. Miller can write Kanji.