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What is the Kanji for 'Ability'? | 能

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Ability', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Ability' is 能.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ability

    Reading

    onyomiのう

    nou

    Parts

    Spoon

    Example Word

    放射能: radiation. The Japanese noun '放射能 (ほうしゃのう)' refers to 'radiation', specifically the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles. This term is often used in scientific, medical, and environmental contexts. For example: the radiation level is high「放射能のレベルが高い」(ほうしゃのうのレベルがたかい). Exposure to radiation is dangerous「放射能への被曝は危険だ」(ほうしゃのうへのひばくはきけんだ). It's important to note that this word is commonly associated with nuclear energy, medical treatments, and discussions about safety and health risks.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    349

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    radical

    Meaning

    Spoon

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 3 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Appearance, Condition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quit, Dismiss

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bear

Words Using

This kanji is used in 14 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 匕 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    North

    kanji

    Meaning

    Death

    kanji

    Meaning

    Change

    kanji

    Meaning

    Old, Aged

    kanji

    Meaning

    Purport, Delicious

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nun, Priestess

    kanji

    Meaning

    One

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fragrance, Scent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Approximate

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 能 mean?

能 means 'Ability'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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