Japanese Word · Intermediate
できない
incapable, impossible
Pronunciation: [de̞kʲina̠i]
Meaning
incapable, impossible
Example
私にこの傷を消すことはできない。
I am incapable of erasing this wound.
Practice tips
- Practice できない out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.