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Verb Conjugation - Potential (Can)

Conjugating 負ける (makeru) in Potential (Can)

In Japanese, the verb 負ける (meaning "to to lose / defeat / be beaten", JLPT N3) conjugates in the Potential (Can) form as 負けられる (makerareru). Verb group: Group 2.

Context Example

負けられる。
Makerareru.
I can lose.
What is the Potential (Can) conjugation of 負ける (makeru)?
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