能
よ.く
yoku
JLPT N310 strokesKanjiLevel 36 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
能 is the kanji for "Skill / Talent / Ability". A common reading is よ.く (yoku). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Skill / Talent / Ability
Also : Skill · Talent · Ability · Capacity
Readings
kunよ.く/ yokuonのう/ nou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 能 represents 'ABILITY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of ability.
Reading ·
On-reading: のう — remember this sound by associating it with ability. Kun-reading: よ.く.
Example Sentences
この仕事には能力が必要です。
このしごとにはのうりょくがひつようです。
This job requires ability.
可能性を信じてください。
かのうせいをしんじてください。
Please believe in the possibilities.
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