Translation of Japanese word "可能性" to English
可能性
かのうせい
[kanousei]
IPA: /kanoːseː/
Meaning
Nounpossibility / likelihood
🇬🇧 English
possibility / likelihood
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 可能性
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かのうせい
Romaji Transcription: kanousei
Example Sentences
現代社会において可能性の役割についての議論が活発に行われている。
げんだいしゃかいにおいて 可能性の やくわりについての ぎろんが かっぱつに おこなわれている。
Discussions regarding the role of possibility are actively taking place in modern society.
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What does the Japanese word "可能性" mean?▼
The Japanese word "可能性" means "possibility / likelihood" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "可能性"?▼
The word "可能性" is read as "かのうせい" (kanousei). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "現代社会において可能性の役割についての議論が活発に行われている。".
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