有ゆう為い

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Meanings

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.

Expressions

有ゆう為いの材ざいable person; person of talent

Kanji

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

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.

Opposites

無む為い
In Buddhist and philosophical usage, 有為 (the conditioned, active world) is the direct opposite of 無為 (the unconditioned state of non-action).

Word family

前ぜん途と有ゆう為い
promising future; bright prospects
少しょう壮そう有ゆう為い
young and energetic; youthful and promising

Etymology

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