Japanese DictionaryDefinition of でき
Words related to でき
- (v1, vi) to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task
申し訳ないけど長居できないんですよ。
I'm sorry, I can't stay long. - to be ready; to be completed
「論文できましたか」「いや、残念ですが、まだ書き終えていません」
"Is the essay ready?" "No, I'm sorry. I haven't finished writing it yet." - to be made; to be built
- to be good at; to be permitted (to do)
トイレお借りできますか。
May I use your toilet? - to become intimate; to take up (with somebody)
あの二人はどうもできているらしい。
They seem to be in love with each other. - to grow; to be raised
オレンジは暖かい国で出来る。
Oranges grow in warm countries. - to become pregnant
- (exp) as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
できるだけ多くの本を読みなさい。
Read as many books as you can.
- (n) as ... as one can
私はできる限りあなたの援助をします。
I'll help you as much as I can.
- (n) as soon as possible; ASAP
Sentences containing でき
"I can't think with that noise", she said as she stared at the typewriter.
"Well, that is, it's not something I can boast of," in fact it's not something I can talk unashamedly about in public.
"Is the essay ready?" "No, I'm sorry. I haven't finished writing it yet."
"I can't stand it any more!" "Calm down. I'll come over as soon as possible."
"How do you do, Mr James?" "Fine, thanks for asking. Nice to meet you."
"How about a cup of coffee?" "I'd like to, but I have a previous engagement."