How to Say ‘We can.’ in Japanese
できますよ。
deki masu yo
[deh-kee mah-soo yoh]
💬 Usage Tip: The [よ] adds friendly emphasis, like “Yep, we can!” It sounds reassuring.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Staff may follow with a confirmation: [塩少なめですね] to double-check the customization.
Phrase Breakdown
できます
deki masu
We can / It’s possible
Polite form of できる (can do). Used to say a request is possible.
変更できます。
We can change it.
Words in this phrase
でき
deki
[deh-kee]
can do / possible (stem)
でき signals that the request is possible; staff often answers with できますよ (“Yes, we can”).
はい、できますよ。
Yes, we can.
ます
masu
[mah-soo]
polite ending
ます makes the response polite; common in customer service.
塩少なめにできます。
We can make it with less salt.
よ
yo
[yoh]
(sentence-ending) emphasis/assurance
よ adds friendly emphasis: “(I assure you) it’s possible.” Often used when answering a request.
大丈夫ですよ。
It’s okay.
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