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[のう()]
nou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 能

noun
  1. talent; gift; function
  2. noh (theatre)

Definition and Synonyms for 能

Competence the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
Synonyms: スキル, 器量, 堪能, 堪能, 実力, , 才能, 才腕, 技術, 技量, , 甲斐性, , 能力, 能力, , , 英気, 適格性
Ability the quality of being able to perform
Synonyms: アビリティー, , , , 力量, , 能力, 能力
Capability the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
Synonyms: アビリティー, キャパシティ, ケーパビリティ, 力量, 手腕, , 才力, 才幹, 才能, 才腕, , 素質, , 能力, 能力, 能才, 腕前
Capacity capability to perform or produce
Synonyms: キャパ, キャパシティ, 力量, 器量, 実力, , 能力, 能力
Ability a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
Synonyms: アビリティー, , , , 力量, , 能力, 能力

Meanings for each kanji in 能

» ability; talent; skill; capacity

Categories 能 is a member of

Quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
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Ability the quality of being able to perform
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Capability the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
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Sample Sentences for 能

I met an American who was interested in Noh plays.
A smart falcon hides its talons.
He who knows the most often says the least.
Noh is a traditional Japanese art.

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