Kanji

What does the kanji 能 mean?

能 means ability, capability; possibility. On'yomi ノウ. Kun'yomi よ.く、あた.う.

Quick facts
On'yomi	ノウ
Kun'yomi	よ.く、あた.う
Strokes	10
Main radical	肉
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N3

能On'yomi ノウKun'yomi よ.く、あた.う

N3 · estimated, JLPT framework10 strokes

ability, capability; possibility

Memory hook

The body working many parts together smoothly — ABILITY, CAN.

Main radical

肉meat 6 strokes

Built from

Stroke order · 10 strokes

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Common words

可能かのうpossible
才能さいのうtalent
機能きのうfunction

More words with this kanji

能のうability, talent
有能ゆうのうcapable, competent
知能ちのうintelligence
能力のうりょくability, capability
性能せいのうperformance, function
能率のうりつefficiency
芸能げいのうperforming arts, entertainment
万能ばんのうall-purpose, versatile, omnipotent
技能ぎのうprofessional skill, expertise
本能ほんのうinstinct
無能むのうincompetent, incapable
放射能ほうしゃのうradioactivity

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