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“capable” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyūnō

Example

彼は有能です。kare wa yū nō de su

He is capable.

Illustration for 有能 (capable)

How to say “capable” in Japanese

“Capable” in Japanese is 有能 (yūnō).

Describes having the ability and practical skill to perform a task well and fulfill a role effectively.

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

Example sentences with 有能

彼女は難しい仕事も一人でこなす、とても有能な社員です。kano jo wa muzuka shi i shi goto mo hito ri de ko na su to te mo yū nō na sha in de su

She is a very capable employee who can handle difficult tasks on her own.

Tips for using 有能

  • In everyday Japanese, 有能 (yūnō) commonly describes a person who handles work well and often functions as praise for that person's abilities.

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