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きっとできる (kitto dekiru) - You can surely do it / It can surely be done

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase combines the adverb 'きっと' (kitto, surely/certainly) with the potential form of the verb 'する' (suru, to do), which is 'できる' (dekiru, can do). 'きっと' emphasizes strong confidence or certainty in the ability or outcome. The subject is often implied and can be 'you' (あなた) or 'it' (それが/それが) depending on context.

Sample sentences

心配しないで、君ならきっとできるよ。

Don't worry, you can surely do it.

難しい仕事だけど、みんなで協力すればきっとできるはずだ。

It's a difficult job, but if we all cooperate, it can surely be done.

初めての挑戦だけど、諦めなければきっとできると信じている。

It's my first challenge, but I believe I can surely do it if I don't give up.

Quick facts

emphasis:'きっと' adds a strong sense of conviction or encouragement, conveying optimism. It implies the speaker's belief that the outcome is highly probable or that the listener has the ability.

verbForm:The potential form 'できる' (can do) expresses ability or possibility.

subjectOmission:As is common in Japanese, the subject is often omitted. The meaning can shift from 'you can' to 'it can' depending on context.

Often used with

きっとうまくいく (kitto umaku iku) - It will surely go well

きっと大丈夫 (kitto daijoubu) - It will surely be alright

きっと勝てる (kitto kateru) - You can surely win

きっと間に合う (kitto maniau) - You will surely make it in time

必ずできる (kanarazu dekiru) - You can definitely do it (stronger certainty)

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Example

心配しないで、君ならきっとできるよ。

Don't worry, you can surely do it.

難しい仕事だけど、みんなで協力すればきっとできるはずだ。

It's a difficult job, but if we all cooperate, it can surely be done.