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Meaning of 能(のう) in Japanese

能
JLPT 3
Kana Reading
のう
Romaji
nō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun, used as a suffix
    Meaning
    talent; gift; function
    Example sentence
    能は伝統的な日本の芸術である。 Noh is a traditional Japanese art.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    noh (theatre)
    Example sentence
    私は能に興味を持つアメリカ人に会いました。 I met an American who was interested in Noh plays.

Examples of 能, のう in a sentence

Kanji in this word

能 JLPT 3

10 strokes

ability, talent, skill, capacity

On'Yomi: ノウ

Kun'Yomi: よ.く

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