有ゆう能のう

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Common wordJLPTN3Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000

Meanings

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na-adjective, noun

able; capable; competent

Describes a person with high ability, talent, or effectiveness. Often used in professional or evaluative contexts. Antonym: 無能 (incompetent).

Antonyms: 無能

彼かれは有ゆう能のうなエンジニアだ。

He is a capable engineer.

有ゆう能のうな人じん材ざいを求もとめている。

We are looking for talented personnel.

Usage patterns

〈人ひと〉として有ゆう能のうだto be competent as a ~
彼かれはリーダーとして有ゆう能のうだ。
He is competent as a leader.
有ゆう能のうな〈人ひと〉を求もとめるto seek a capable person
会かい社しゃは有ゆう能のうな人じん材ざいを求もとめている。
The company is looking for capable talent.
有ゆう能のうさを発はっ揮きするto demonstrate one's competence
彼かの女じょはその仕し事ごとで有ゆう能のうさを発はっ揮きした。
She demonstrated her competence in that job.

Kanji

有possess, have, exist
能ability, talent, skill

Related words

優ゆう秀しゅうN3
有能 simply means capable or competent at doing a job, while 優秀 implies outstanding, superior quality beyond mere competence.
敏びん腕わん
有能 is a neutral term for general competence, while 敏腕 suggests sharp, dynamic skill especially in business or professional dealings.
適てき任にん
有能 describes a person's overall ability, while 適任 focuses narrowly on being well-suited for a specific role or task.

Opposites

無む能のうN1
incompetence; inability; inefficiency · incompetent person

Don't confuse with

有ゆう望ぼうN2
有能 describes someone who already has proven ability, while 有望 describes someone promising who has potential for the future.
有ゆう用よう
有能 describes a person's ability or competence, while 有用 describes the practical usefulness of a thing, resource, or skill.

Etymology

Compound of 有 (possess) and 能 (ability), literally 'having ability'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning.