This phrase means you can do something. It is very polite. You use it in business or with customers.
Verb [causative form, て-form] + いただくことが可能ですPrimary
This phrase means you can do something. It is very polite. You use it in business or with customers.
明日までに資料を送付させていただくことが可能です。
It is possible for us to (humbly) send the documents by tomorrow.
先日は、スケジュールを変更させていただくことが可能でした。
The other day, we were able to (humbly) change the schedule.
申し訳ございませんが、こちらの製品は返品させていただくことが可能ではございません。
We sincerely apologize, but it is not possible for us to (humbly) accept a return for this product.
来週までにご準備させていただくことが可能ですので、ご安心ください。
As it is possible for us to (humbly) prepare it by next week, please rest assured.
ご希望でしたら、施設内をご案内させていただくことが可能です。
If you wish, it is possible for us to (humbly) show you around the facility.
This phrase is very polite. It shows deep respect. Imagine you are a helpful shop assistant. You are telling a customer what you can do for them. You make it sound like they are letting you help them.
This is much more polite and humble than other ways to say "can do." "Koto ga dekimasu" is polite, but not humble. "Koto ga kanou desu" is formal, but also not humble. "Sasete itadakemasu" asks for permission. This phrase states you can do something, very humbly.
Watch out: Do not use this phrase too much. It can sound fake or too polite. Use it only when you need to be very formal. For example, do not say 'I can humbly make a copy' to a coworker. Just say 'I can copy' or 'Shall I copy?'
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