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才能 (さいのう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N3 Freq. Frequency Top 5,000 Meanings 1
noun
talent ; ability ; gift
Refers to innate or developed capacity to do something well, often in arts, academics, or sports. Can be used for both natural talent and cultivated skill.
伸の
ばす
に
は
努ど
力りょく
が
必ひつ
要よう
だ
。
Effort is necessary to develop one's abilities.
Kanji 才 genius, years old, cubic shaku Similar words 能のう 力りょく 能力 is a broader term for capability or competence, often used in practical or professional contexts, while 才能 emphasizes a special innate gift or aptitude.
天てん 才さい 天才 refers to a genius or prodigy, implying an extraordinary level of talent, whereas 才能 is a more general term for talent or ability.
Etymology Compound of 才 (さい, 'ability, talent') and 能 (のう, 'ability, skill'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination has been used to denote innate or acquired capacity since classical times.
