“To be able” in Japanese
Short answer
To be able in Japanese is “能う” (atau). Full meaning: to be able (to do), to be capable (of doing).
Other ways to say “To be able” in Japanese
あたう
atau to be able (to do), to be capable (of doing)
手が利く
tegakiku to be able, to be competent
ことが出来る
kotogadekiru to be able (to), to be possible (to)
あたっ
ata to be able (to do), to be capable (of doing)
あとう
atoo to be able (to do), to be capable (of doing)
腕が立つ
udegatatsu to be talented, to be able
都合がつく
tsugougatsuku to be possible (in terms of time, money, etc.), to be able (to do), to fit (schedule, budget)
あたえ
atae to be able (to do), to be capable (of doing)
能え
atae to be able (to do), to be capable (of doing)
能ふ
atou to be able (to do), to be capable (of doing)
能っ
ata to be able (to do), to be capable (of doing)
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