万能 (ばんのう): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

万能 (ばんのう) means all-purpose / versatile / omnipotent.

See example sentences below.

万能 at a glance

万能

ばんのうbannou

N1adj

all-purpose / versatile / omnipotent

万能ばんのうbannouN1Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

all-purpose / versatile / omnipotent

Example 1

この薬は万能で何にでも効きます。

Translation

This medicine is all-purpose and works on anything.

Example 2

彼は万能な選手でどこでも活躍する。

Translation

He is a versatile player who performs well anywhere.