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6.4.4.7. What is the "kanoukei" verb form, when is it introduced at Yamasa?

The "kanoukei" verb form is also known as the potential verb. Put simply, this verb form indicates whether one has the ability to perform a certain action or not, equivalent to the can or cannot potentials in English.

It is introduced at Yamasa via the textbook Minna no Nihongo, chapter 27.

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