能: the kanji for ability
能 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means ability. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
能 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
能 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ノウ (nou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 可能かのう · kanō | possible |
| 能力のうりょく · nōryoku | ability |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この計画は実現可能です。Kono keikaku wa jitsugen kanō desu.This plan is achievable.
- 彼は語学の能力が高い。Kare wa gogaku no nōryoku ga takai.He has high language ability.
- 成功する可能性は高い。Seikō suru kanōsei wa takai.The possibility of success is high.
- 彼女の能力は素晴らしい。Kanojo no nōryoku wa subarashii.Her ability is amazing.
- この方法で改善が可能です。Kono hōhō de kaizen ga kanō desu.Improvement is possible with this method.
Questions about 能
How many strokes does 能 have?
能 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 能?
The on readings are nou (ノウ). 能 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 能?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Qualities and conditions
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 能
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.