Ability in Japanese
"ability" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
才
sai
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "ability". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
ability, talent, skill, capacity
Reading: nou
10 strokes · dark
Where it comes from
Composed of phonetics. Ability to compare.
What it carries
Ability, possible, Noh drama. Represents ability.
Related kanji for "ability"
ability
wan
Combines 'flesh' (月) with 'bend' (宛), representing the bending body part—arms. Also means skill.
ability
gi · beautiful, dark
Composed of hand and branch. Skill supporting with hand.
ability
ki
Composed of four mouths and dog. Vessel guarded by dog.
to best of ability(also: limit, restrict)
gen · peaceful
Composed of hill and phonetic. Limit of hill.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for ability?
The most common kanji for "ability" is 能, read as nou. It means ability, talent, skill. Related kanji: 腕 (ability), 技 (ability), 器 (ability), 限 (to best of ability).
How many strokes does 能 have?
能 has 10 strokes.