Meaning

Primary

Ability

Alternative

Capability

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Your ability power is what you can do. This is your ability. It is also your capability.

Reading

のうりょく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 能力を養う

    to cultivate one's ability

    能力を持つ

    to have ability

    能力を高める

    to increase one's ability

Context Sentences

彼女はテレポートの能力を持っています。

She has the ability to teleport.

彼、コミュニケーション能力が高いよね。

He has strong communication skills, doesn't he?

この仕事ではどんな能力が求められていると思いますか?

What skills do you think are required for this job?

Kanji Composition