How to say 'Talent' in Japanese | 才能

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The Japanese word for Talent is 'Sainou', written as 才能 in Japanese.'Talent' in hiragana is さいのう.

word

才能

Meaning

Talent

Reading

さいのう

sainou

Kanji

才Talent, Age 能Ability

Explanation

The Japanese noun '才能 (さいのう)' refers to a natural ability or talent that someone possesses. It is often used to describe innate skills or aptitudes in various fields such as arts, sports, or academics. For example: She has a talent for painting「彼女は絵を描く才能がある」(かのじょはえをかくさいのうがある). His talent in music is remarkable「彼の音楽の才能は素晴らしい」(かれのおんがくのさいのうはすばらしい). The word can also be used in a broader sense to describe potential or capability in a particular area.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4097

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 才能

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

才

Meaning

Talent, Age

kanji

能

Meaning

Ability

Words Related to 才能 Through the Kanji 才

This Word contains the Kanji 才 as well.

word

天才

Meaning

Genius

Words Related to 才能 Through the Kanji 能

These 13 Words contain the Kanji 能 as well.

word

可能

Meaning

Possible

word

能力

Meaning

Ability

word

機能

Meaning

Function

word

芸能

Meaning

Entertainment

word

性能

Meaning

Performance

word

能

Meaning

Ability

word

本能

Meaning

Instinct

word

有能

Meaning

Capable

word

知能

Meaning

Intelligence

word

無能

Meaning

Incompetent

word

不可能

Meaning

Impossible

word

能率

Meaning

Efficiency

word

放射能

Meaning

Radiation

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'Sainou' means 'Talent' .

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