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potential in Japanese

potential in Japanese is 潜在的, ポテンシャル, 可能性 — potential means an ability or quality that hasn't yet been developed or shown.

potential in Japanese

潜在的
adj
Pronounced: senzaiteki
Existing in possibility, not in actuality.
ポテンシャル
noun
Pronounced: potensharu
A currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to).
可能性
noun
Pronounced: kanōsei
A currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to).
潜在力
noun
Pronounced: senzairyoku
A currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to).
潜在能力
noun
Pronounced: senzainōryoku
A currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to).
位置エネルギー
noun
Pronounced: ichienerugī
(physics) The gravitational potential: the radial (irrotational, static) component of a gravitational field, also known as the Newtonian potential or the gravitoelectric field.
ポテンシャル
noun
Pronounced: potensharu
(physics) The work (energy) required to move a reference particle from a reference location to a specified location in the presence of a force field, for example to bring a unit positive electric charge from an infinite distance to a specified point against an electric field.
電位
noun
Pronounced: den'i
(physics) The work (energy) required to move a reference particle from a reference location to a specified location in the presence of a force field, for example to bring a unit positive electric charge from an infinite distance to a specified point against an electric field.

What does "potential" mean?

  1. noun An ability or quality that hasn't yet been developed or shown.
    "The coach saw real potential in the young player."
  2. adj Possible, but not yet actual or certain.
    "They discussed several potential locations for the new office."

potential in a sentence

  • The coach saw real potential in the young player.
  • This idea has the potential to change the whole industry.
  • They discussed several potential locations for the new office.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "potential" in Japanese?

"potential" in Japanese is 潜在的, ポテンシャル, 可能性. potential means: An ability or quality that hasn't yet been developed or shown.

How do you pronounce 潜在的?

"potential" in Japanese is 潜在的, pronounced "senzaiteki".

How do you use "potential" in a sentence?

Example: "The coach saw real potential in the young player." In Japanese, "potential" is 潜在的, ポテンシャル, 可能性.

Are there other ways to say "potential" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "potential": 潜在的, ポテンシャル, 可能性, 潜在力, 潜在能力, 位置エネルギー.

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