Translation and Meaning of: 能 - nou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 能 (nou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: nou
Kana: のう
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: talent; gift; function; no kidding
Meaning in English: talent;gift;function;Noh play
Definition: work, perform.
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Explanation and Etymology - (能) nou
能 (のう) is a Japanese word meaning "skill" or "ability". It is composed of the kanji characters 能, which represents "power" or "skill", and the hiragana のう, which is a particle that indicates the pronunciation of the word. The kanji 能 originates from ancient China and was originally used to refer to supernatural or magical abilities. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include human abilities such as artistic talent or intellectual abilities. In Japan, the word 能 is often associated with Noh theater, a traditional form of theater that originated in the 14th century. Noh theater is known for its highly stylized performances and the actors' ability to express subtle emotions through bodily and vocal movements. In addition, the word 能 is also used in several Japanese idioms, such as 能ある鷹は爪を隠す (nou aru taka wa tsume wo kakusu), which means "a skillful hawk hides its talons".How to Write in Japanese - (能) nou
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Synonyms and Similar - (能) nou
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
才能; 能力; 能耐; 能力者; 才幹; 才智; 才気; 才覚; 才能者; 能力者; 能力持ち; 能力ある人; 能力のある人; 能力豊かな人; 能力がある人; 能力が高い人; 能力が優れた人; 能力が素晴らしい人; 能力がすぐれた人; 能力が傑出した人; 能力が卓越した人; 能力が秀でた人; 能力が抜群の人; 能力が非常に高い人; 能力が高い方; 能力が高い方々;
Words containing: 能
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Kana: ゆうのう
Romaji: yuunou
Translation / Meaning:
able; efficient; ability
Kana: むのう
Romaji: munou
Translation / Meaning:
inefficiency; incompetence
Kana: ほんのう
Romaji: honnou
Translation / Meaning:
instinct
Kana: ほうしゃのう
Romaji: houshanou
Translation / Meaning:
radioactivity
Kana: ばんのう
Romaji: bannou
Translation / Meaning:
ALL purposes; Almighty; omnipotent
Kana: のうりつ
Romaji: nouritsu
Translation / Meaning:
efficiency
Kana: のうりょく
Romaji: nouryoku
Translation / Meaning:
ability; faculty
Kana: ちのう
Romaji: chinou
Translation / Meaning:
brain
Kana: せいのう
Romaji: seinou
Translation / Meaning:
ability; efficiency
Kana: さいのう
Romaji: sainou
Translation / Meaning:
talent; ability
Words with the same pronunciation: のう nou
Example Sentences - (能) nou
Below are some example sentences:
本能に従って行動する。
Hon'nō ni shitagatte kōdō suru
Acting on instinct.
Act on instinct.
- 本能に - instinct
- 従って - follow
- 行動する - Act
過労は健康に悪影響を与える可能性がある。
Karō wa kenkō ni aku eikyō o ataeru kanōsei ga aru
Overwork can have a negative effect on health.
- 過労 - excessive fatigue
- は - topic particle
- 健康 - health
- に - target particle
- 悪影響 - negative effect
- を - object particle
- 与える - cause
- 可能性 - possibility
- が - subject particle
- ある - exist
膨脹した経済は持続可能ではない。
Bōchō shita keizai wa jizoku kanō de wa nai
An inflated economy is not sustainable.
The expanded economy is not sustainable.
- 膨脹した - Word that means "expanded" or "swollen".
- 経済 - The word "economy" means "economia" in Portuguese.
- は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 持続可能 - Compound word that means "sustainable" or "viable in the long term".
- ではない - "not is"
細菌は病気を引き起こす可能性があります。
Saikin wa byouki wo hikiokosu kanousei ga arimasu
Bacteria can cause disease.
Bacteria can cause disease.
- 細菌 (saikin) - bacterium
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 病気 (byouki) - illness
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 引き起こす (hikiokosu) - cause, provoke
- 可能性 (kanousei) - possibility
- が (ga) - subject particle
- あります (arimasu) - exist, have
獲物を追いかけるのは猟師の本能だ。
Kamimono wo oikakeru no wa ryoushi no honnou da
Chasing prey is the instinct of a hunter.
It is the hunter's instinct to stalk his prey.
- 獲物 (えもの) - prey
- を - object particle
- 追いかける (おいかける) - to chase
- のは - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 猟師 (りょうし) - hunter
- の - possession particle
- 本能 (ほんのう) - instinct
- だ (だ) - verb to be in the present
欠乏は健康に悪影響を与える可能性があります。
Kekkou wa kenkou ni aku eikyou wo ataeru kanousei ga arimasu
Lack can have a negative effect on health.
Laws can have a negative effect on your health.
- 欠乏 (Kekkaku) - lack, scarcity
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 健康 (kenkou) - health
- に (ni) - target particle
- 悪影響 (aku eikyou) - negative effect, negative impact
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 与える (ataeru) - give, provide
- 可能性 (kanousei) - possibility
- が (ga) - subject particle
- あります (arimasu) - exist, have
改善することは常に可能です。
Kaizen suru koto wa tsune ni kanō desu
It is always possible to improve.
- 改善すること - To improve
- は - Topic particle
- 常に - Always
- 可能 - Possible
- です - Verb "to be" in the present tense
彼女は優れた才能が備わっている。
Kanojo wa sugureta sainou ga sonawatteiru
She has an exceptional talent.
She has excellent talent.
- 彼女 - she
- は - topic particle
- 優れた - excellent
- 才能 - talent
- が - subject particle
- 備わっている - be equipped with
彼女の日本語能力は高い程度だ。
Kanojo no nihongo nouryoku wa takai teido da
Your proficiency in the Japanese language is at a high level.
Your Japanese skill is high.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - Ela
- の (no) - Possession particle
- 日本語 (nihongo) - Japanese language
- 能力 (nouryoku) - Skill, capacity
- は (wa) - Topic particle
- 高い (takai) - High
- 程度 (teido) - Degree, level
- だ (da) - Informal form of the verb to be
彼は才能を発揮した。
Kare wa sainou o hakki shita
He showed his talent.
He was talented.
- 彼 - pronoun meaning "he"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 才能 - noun meaning "talent"
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 発揮 - "Verb" means "exhibit" or "demonstrate"
- した - The past form of the verb "する" (to do) is "did."
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "talent; gift; function; no kidding" é "(能) nou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
