“3 Key Verb Types – How They Change"

Verb Group Example Meaning Ability Form
Group 1
(五段)
読む
(よむ)
to read 読める
(よめる)
Group 2
(一段)
見る
(みる)
to see 見られる
/ 見える
Group 3
(Irregular)
する to do できる

In this table, you’ll see how three verb groups form the pattern for expressing ability in Japanese — with examples from each.

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