JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
能 — ability
- Reading
- ノウ・よ.く
- Meaning
- ability; talent; skill; capacity
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
能 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ノウ・よ.く and it means ability; talent; skill; capacity. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
能 appears in everyday japanese words such as 能 (being skilled in), 万能 (all-purpose) and 技能 (technical skill).
Japanese words containing 能
Frequently asked questions
What does 能 mean in Japanese?
能 means ability; talent; skill; capacity in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 能 read?
能 is read ノウ・よ.く. Reading it inside real words — 能 and 万能 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 能 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 能 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 能 in a word?
A common word containing 能 is 能 (のう) — "being skilled in". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 能 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 能 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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