能
Kanji · N2
能 / ability
Kanji for ability, talent, or skill.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ノウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | よ.く、あた.う | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
能 carries the meaning ability, talent, or skill.
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Common compounds with 能
芸能界げいのうかいshow business / entertainment industry / world of entertainment
可能性かのうせいpossibility / chance / likelihood
不可能ふかのうimpossible
放射能ほうしゃのうradioactivity
可能かのうpossible / potential / practicable
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