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“ability” in Japanese

Japanese

Also実力 (jitsuryoku) · 能力 (nōryoku)

Pronunciation

Romajinō

Example

彼は仕事で能を発揮します。kare wa shi goto de nō o hak ki shi ma su

He demonstrates his ability at work.

Illustration for 能 (ability)

How to say “ability” in Japanese

“Ability” in Japanese is 能 (nō).

Describes the capacity or skill that enables a person to do something.

Full entry for 能: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 能

彼は難しい仕事でも能を発揮します。kare wa muzuka shi i shi goto de mo nō o hak ki shi ma su

He demonstrates his ability even when handling difficult tasks.

Tips for using 能

  • The same character appears in Noh, a traditional Japanese theater form, where 能 (nō, "ability") names the art rather than ordinary ability.

Other Japanese words for “ability”

彼の実力を認めます。kare no jitsu ryoku o mito me ma su

I recognize his ability.

彼には問題を解く能力があります。kare ni wa mon dai o to ku nō ryoku ga a ri ma su

He has the ability to solve problems.

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