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有為 (ゆうい, yuui) Japanese meaning: capable | Kotomora
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Related 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.
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In Buddhist and philosophical usage, 有為 (the conditioned, active world) is the direct opposite of 無為 (the unconditioned state of non-action).
Etymology Composed of 有 (possess, exist) and 為 (do, accomplish). The combination suggests having the ability to accomplish things, hence 'capable' or 'promising'.
