possible · acceptable

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 可 expresses possibility or acceptability; its on-reading is か.
• Basic usage: 可能 means possible, while 可愛い, read かわいい, means cute or adorable.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Stating what is possible
  • 再入場が可能です means that reentry is possible. An action can also be grouped with こと, as in 運ぶことが可能だ, to state what can be done.