Memory phrase for the character: 能

能

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Meaning

ability, capacity, competence

Pronunciation

NŌ
atau

Explanation

 Left: nose ム and body 月, right: claws 匕/匕

Mnemonic
 
(i.e. at masks at Nō-theater or at dog breeding) Nose, body and claws prove ability.

Radicals

能 talentI.e. at masks of the Nō-theater or at dog breeding the nose ム, the body 月/肉 and claws 匕/匕 prove the abilities and talent.
ム noseThis radical is typically understood as a nose in a lateral view from the left.
月 monthThe radical tsuki stands for moon or month when used at the right side of a character. However the radical niku 肉 that stands for body or body-part is in many cases simplified to 月 and thus looks equal as "moon".
匕 sitting personThe Radical sajinohi means "spoon". But due to its appearance is typically used as a "sitting person". In few cases however, it is understood as claws (i.e. of a bear).




 Vocabulary

可能性 かのうせい  possibility, potentiality, likelihood
能 のう  Nō-theater, being skilled in, nicely, properly
放射能 ほうしゃのう  radioactivity
才能 さいのう  talent, ability
万能 ばんのう  all-purpose, almighty. omnipotent
性能 せいのう  ability, efficiency
技能 ぎのう  technical skill, ability, capacity
有能 ゆうのう  able, capable, efficient, skill
本能 ほんのう  instinct

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