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能
能 (readings: のう; Japanese kanji) means “ability / talent”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 可能 (possibility).
What does 能 mean?
| Kanji | 能 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | ability / talent |
| Readings | のう |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 能
能 is read のう depending on the word.
Example words with 能
| Example | 可能 (possibility) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14