English–Japanese

“be able to handle” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitsutomaru

Example

私にこの仕事が務まりますか？watashi ni ko no shi goto ga tsuto ma ri ma su ka

Can I handle this job?

Illustration for 務まる (be able to handle)

How to say “be able to handle” in Japanese

“Be able to handle” in Japanese is 務まる (tsutomaru).

Describes being capable of taking on a role or task and fulfilling its demands adequately.

Full entry for 務まる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 務まる

彼なら、厳しい部長の役も務まります。kare na ra kibi shi i bu chō no yaku mo tsuto ma ri ma su

He can handle even the demanding role of department manager.

Tips for using 務まる

  • The question 私にこの仕事が務まりますか (watashi ni kono shigoto ga tsutomarimasu ka) asks whether the speaker can handle the job, showing how 務まる (tsutomaru) expresses suitability for a role.

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