Japanese word

有能

Pronunciation

Romajiyūnō

Meaning

  • na-adjectivecapable

Example

彼は有能です。kare wa yū nō de su

He is capable.

Illustration for 有能 (capable)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 有能な人yū nō na hito

    capable person

  • 有能な同僚yū nō na dō ryō

    capable colleague

  • 有能な担当者yū nō na tan tō sha

    capable person in charge

Similar words

優秀yūshū: Describes a person whose ability, judgment, or performance is notably high.
達者tassha: Describes a person who is highly skilled and experienced in a particular activity.
堪能tannō: Describes a person who has a high level of skill in a particular field or activity.

Definition in Japanese

必要な知識や技能を備え、仕事や役割を十分に果たせるさま。hitsu yō na chi shiki ya gi nō o sona e shi goto ya yaku wari o jū bun ni ha ta se ru sa ma

Word origin

有能 (yūnō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 有 (yū, "have") and 能 (nō, "ability"), expressing the idea of having ability.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • talentedna-adjective
  • efficientna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 有能さyūnōsacompetencenoun

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