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B1 noun

可能な

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Learn the common kanji

The kanji for 「可能な」 is 可能 (ka-nou) + な (na). You will see this kanji combination in many other words. The first kanji, 可 (ka), means possible or can, and 能 (nou) means ability or talent. So, it literally means 'possible ability' which gives us possible or feasible.

Understand the 'na' adjective form

「可能な」 is a na-adjective. This means it connects to nouns using な. For example, 可能な計画 (kanou na keikaku) means 'possible plan'. When it modifies a verb or acts as a predicate, the な is often dropped or changes to です/だ. For example, それは可能です (sore wa kanou desu) means 'that is possible'.

Context of use: formal vs. informal

「可能な」 is a bit more formal. In casual conversation, you might hear 出来る (dekiru) more often for can or possible. For example, 「それ、出来る？」 (sore, dekiru?) - 'Can you do that?' is more common than 「それ、可能ですか？」 (sore, kanou desu ka?).

Synonyms and nuances: 出来る vs. 可能な

While 出来る (dekiru) and 可能な (kanou na) both mean possible, 出来る often refers to someone's ability to do something, while 可能な refers to the possibility of an event or situation. Think of 出来る as 'can do' and 可能な as 'is possible'.

Use with '限り' (kagiri)

You'll often hear 「可能な限り」 (kanou na kagiri), which means 'as much as possible' or 'to the extent possible'. This is a very common phrase to express doing your best within limits. Example: 可能な限り早く (kanou na kagiri hayaku) - 'as quickly as possible'.

Opposite: 不可能な (fukanou na)

The opposite of 可能な is 不可能な (fukanou na), meaning impossible or unfeasible. The kanji 不 (fu) is a prefix meaning not or un-. Learning opposites together can help reinforce understanding. Example: 不可能な任務 (fukanou na ninmu) - 'impossible mission'.

Practice with example sentences

「可能な」 is best learned through practical use. Try making your own sentences. For example: 今日の会議は午後３時以降で可能です。(Kyou no kaigi wa gogo san-ji ikou de kanou desu.) - 'Today's meeting is possible after 3 PM.' or それは技術的に可能です。(Sore wa gijutsu-teki ni kanou desu.) - 'That is technically possible.'

Listen for it in media

Pay attention to how 「可能な」 is used in Japanese dramas, news, or podcasts. You'll notice it often in discussions about plans, solutions, or capabilities. Hearing it in different contexts will solidify its meaning and usage in your mind. Focus on the situations where something is presented as doable or achievable.

Translate English phrases into Japanese

Think of English phrases like 'Is it possible?' or 'It's not possible.' and try to translate them using 「可能な」. For example, 'Is it possible?' could be 可能ですか？ (Kanou desu ka?). This active translation practice helps you internalize the word.

Focus on the 'ability' aspect

Remember that the '能' kanji means ability. This helps to remember that 「可能な」 often relates to whether something has the ability or capacity to be done or to happen. It’s about the inherent feasibility or practicability of something.

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