Translation of Japanese word "能力" to English
能力
のうりょく
[nouryoku]
IPA: /noʊɾʲoɴ/
Meaning
NounSuitableness.
How to use
能力 (nouryoku) — 'ability / capability / capacity'. 能力開発 — capability development. 語学能力 — language ability.
🇬🇧 English
ability / capability
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 能力
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): のうりょく
Romaji Transcription: nouryoku
Example Sentences
彼は多くの能力を持ちます。
かれはおおくののうりょくをもちます。
He has a lot of ability.
彼女は能力を発揮する会を開催します。
かのじょはのうりょくをはっきょうするかいをあいります。
She is hosting a meeting to showcase abilities.
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What does the Japanese word "能力" mean?▼
The Japanese word "能力" means "ability / capability" in English.
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The word "能力" is read as "のうりょく" (nouryoku). 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: "The ability to do something.".
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