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Asking whether something you want to do is possible
Mi Ya calls out to Tam. She seems to have found some news.
見る
miru
look
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ピアノコンクール
piano-konkuuru
piano competition
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優勝する
yuushoo-suru
win
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ほんと
honto
right (casual)
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すごい
sugoi
fantastic
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来月
raigetsu
next month
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2日
futsuka
second
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コンサート
konsaato
recital/concert
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ある
aru
be held
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行く
iku
go
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チケット
chiketto
ticket
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買う
kau
buy
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予約する
yoyaku-suru
reserve
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Asking whether something you want to do is possible
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To ask whether something you want to do is possible, use "[the verb's dictionary form] + koto ga dekimasu ka." "Dekimasu" is the MASU-form of "dekiru" or "can do." "XXX koto ga dekimasu (dekiru)" indicates that something is possible.
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1Which of these three choices is the correct way to say this sentence in Japanese?
Excuse me. Can I make reservations?
make reservations
席を予約する
seki o yoyaku-suru
2Say the sentence in Japanese, using the following word(s).
Excuse me. Can I XXX?
すみません。~ことができますか。
Sumimasen. ~koto ga dekimasu ka.
do the laundry
洗濯をする
sentaku o suru
3Say the sentence in Japanese, using the following word(s).
Excuse me. Can I XXX?
すみません。~ことができますか。
Sumimasen. ~koto ga dekimasu ka.
borrow a hair dryer
ドライヤーを借りる
doraiyaa o kariru
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