English–Japanese
“incompetent” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimunō
Example
私は無能ではありません。watashi wa mu nō de wa a ri ma se n
I am not incompetent.
How to say “incompetent” in Japanese
“Incompetent” in Japanese is 無能 (munō).
Describes lacking the ability needed to perform a task or fulfill a role effectively.
Example sentences with 無能
部下を無能だと決めつける前に、必要な支援を考えます。bu ka o mu nō da to ki me tsu ke ru mae ni hitsu yō na shi en o kanga e ma su
Before labeling a subordinate incompetent, I consider what support they need.
Tips for using 無能
- In Japanese, 無能 (munō) is a strong personal judgment, so it can sound harsher than a neutral description of poor performance.