能 (のう): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

能 (のう) means ability / skill / talent.

See example sentences below.

能 at a glance

能

のうnou

N3noun

ability / skill / talent

能のうnouN3Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

ability / skill / talent

Example 1

彼はピアノの能力が高いです。

Translation

He has a high ability in playing the piano.

Example 2

仕事の能力をもっとのばしたいです。

Translation

I want to improve my work skills more.