expression, noun-modifying (irregular)
achievable; possible; doable
Literary or formal expression meaning 'can be done' or 'is possible'. Often used in written language or formal speech to describe something that can be accomplished or realized.
それは人間の力でなし得ることではない。
That is not something achievable by human power.
なし得る限りの努力を尽くした。
I made every effort possible.
Common everyday word for 'can do' or 'possible'. なし得る is more formal and literary, often implying a greater degree of effort or accomplishment.
Noun or na-adjective meaning 'possible'. なし得る is a verb-based expression focusing on the act of achieving, while 可能 is a more abstract concept of possibility.
Compound of the verb 成す (nasu, 'to accomplish') in its continuative form なし (nashi) and the potential auxiliary verb 得る (uru, 'can'). Literally 'can accomplish'.