Japanese symbol for “capable”
有能
ゆうのう
Romaji: yuunou
able; capable; competent; talented
In Japanese, capable is 有能, read ゆうのう (yuunou).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-na, n able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “capable”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 有為 | ゆうい yuui | capable; able; talented |
| 腕がいい | うでがいい udegaii | skilled; skillful; skilful |
| 腕のいい | うでのいい udenoii | skilled; skillful; skilful |
| 腕こき | うでこき udekoki | able; capable; competent |
| 腕っこき | うでっこき udekkoki | able; capable; competent |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 有る | ある aru | to be; to exist; to live |
| 有名 | ゆうめい yuumei | famous; well-known |
| 所有 | しょゆう shoyuu | possession; ownership |
| 有効 | ゆうこう yuukou | valid; effective |
| 有料 | ゆうりょう yuuryou | fee-charging; paid; not free |
| 有利 | ゆうり yuuri | advantageous; favourable; better |
| 可能 | かのう kanou | possible; potential; practicable |
| 機能 | きのう kinou | function; facility; faculty |
See also: Chinese symbol for “capable”.
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