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可能
kanou
Description
「可能」は、あることができる、または起こるかもしれないという意味の言葉です。
"可能" means that something can be done or might happen.
「不可能」の反対で、少し硬い言い方なので、仕事や説明でよく使います。
"可能" is the opposite of "不可能" and is a somewhat formal term often used in work or explanations.
Meanings
可能kanou
possible; able to be done
それは十分に可能です。
That is quite possible.
可能kanou
possibility; potential
成功する可能はまだあります。
There is still a chance to succeed.
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Notes
- Etymology
可 (able/possible) + 能 (ability); commonly used as a na-adjective, e.g. 可能な.
- Nuance
可能 is more formal than できる and often appears in writing or explanations.
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