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有為 (ゆうい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

有ゆう為い

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Meanings

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na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

capable; able; talented; promising

Describes a person of notable ability or future potential. Often used in formal or written contexts.

彼かれは有ゆう為いな青せい年ねんだ。
He is a promising young man.
有ゆう為いの人じん材ざいを育いく成せいする。
We develop capable human resources.

Kanji

有possess, have, exist
為do, change, make

Similar words

有ゆう能のう
有能 means 'competent' or 'capable' in a practical, skill-based sense, while 有為 emphasizes innate talent and future promise.
有ゆう望ぼう
有望 means 'promising' or 'hopeful' and is more common in everyday language, whereas 有為 is more literary and formal.

Etymology

Composed of 有 (possess, exist) and 為 (do, accomplish). The combination suggests having the ability to accomplish things, hence 'capable' or 'promising'.