Japanese symbol for “noh”
能
のう
Romaji: nou
talent; gift; function
In Japanese, noh is 能, read のう (nou).
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
- n talent; gift; function
- n noh (theatre)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “noh”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 猿楽能 | さるがくのう sarugakunou | noh |
| 猿楽 | さるがく sarugaku | noh |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 可能 | かのう kanou | possible; potential; practicable |
| 機能 | きのう kinou | function; facility; faculty |
| 能力 | のうりょく nouryoku | ability; faculty |
| 芸能 | げいのう geinou | public entertainment; performing arts |
| 不可能 | ふかのう fukanou | impossible |
| 性能 | せいのう seinou | ability; performance; efficiency |
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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