可能（かのう）
JLPT N4 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: possible
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 可能で | かのうで |
| ta-form (past) | 可能だった | かのうだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 可能ではない | かのうではない |
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Example sentences
- この計画は十分に可能だ。 — This plan is entirely feasible.
- 努力すれば、可能になる。 — If you work hard, it becomes possible.
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