Meaning
In this use, Nができる says that an object, place, relationship, or finished result has come into existence.
Formation
- N + が + できる: ホテルができました
- Here できる means to appear or be completed, not to be able
When to use it
- Core use
- Reports that something has appeared or been completed
Examples
16 sentences-
駅の前に新しいホテルができました
A new hotel has been built in front of the station.
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来月この町に図書館ができます
A library will open in this town next month.
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日本で新しい友だちができました
I made a new friend in Japan.
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空港まで新しい道ができました
A new road to the airport has been completed.
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晩ご飯ができました
Dinner is ready.
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宿題が全部できました
All of the homework is finished.
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駅の前に新しいパン屋ができました
A new bakery opened in front of the station.
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もう晩ご飯ができましたよ
Dinner is ready now!
8 more examples
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来年ここに大きな公園ができます
A large park will be built here next year.
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日本で友達がたくさんできました
I made many friends in Japan.
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やっと宿題ができました
My homework is finally done.
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この町に図書館ができました
A library was built in this town.
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新しい道ができて便利になりました
A new road was built and things became more convenient.
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ケーキができたら呼んでください
Please call me when the cake is ready.
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写真の準備ができました
Everything is ready for the photo.
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手に小さな傷ができました
A small wound appeared on my hand.
Important notes
- できる can mean something is completed, formed or established: 料理ができた.
Common mistakes
- The completed object is the subject: 料理ができた, not 料理をできた.
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