Kanji · N2

/ ability

Kanji for ability, talent, or skill.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
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

げいのうかいshow business / entertainment industry / world of entertainment
かのうせいpossibility / chance / likelihood
ふかのうimpossible
ほうしゃのうradioactivity
かのうpossible / potential / practicable
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