能

ONのう

Meanings

abilitycapabilitytalentfunction

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How to remember

The ancient form of 能 depicted a powerful bear, symbolizing its immense strength and ABILITY. Over time, it evolved into its current shape, still retaining the core concept of capability.

'Nō' — To have ABILITY, you often need to KNOW things.

Vocabulary

機能きのう

function, facility

芸能げいのう

entertainment, performing arts

有能ゆうのう

able, competent

効能こうのう

effect, efficacy (e.g., of medicine)

性能せいのう

performance (of a machine), efficiency

Related kanji

力術技効役達