Memory phrase for the Kanji: 能


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Meaning

ability, capacity, competence

Pronunciation


atau

Explanation

Left: nose and body , right: claws /

Mnemonic

(i.e. at masks at Nō-theater or at dog breeding) Nose, body and claws prove ability.

Radicals

talent
noseIs typically understood as a nose in a sideview which is directed to the left.
monthThe radical tsuki stands for moon or month when used at the right side of a character. However t1he radical niku that stands for body or body-part is in many cases simplified to and thus looks equal as "moon".
sitting personThe Radical sajinohi means "spoon". But due to its appearance is typically used as a "sitting person". In few cases however, it is understood as claws (i.e. of a bear).
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Vocabulary

 可能性  かのうせい  possibility, potentiality, likelihood
 能  のう  Nō-theater, being skilled in, nicely, properly
 放射能  ほうしゃのう  radioactivity
 才能  さいのう  talent, ability
 万能  ばんのう  all-purpose, almighty. omnipotent
 性能  せいのう  ability, efficiency
 技能  ぎのう  technical skill, ability, capacity
 有能  ゆうのう  able, capable, efficient, skill
 本能  ほんのう  instinct

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