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能力 — meaning in English

nōryoku

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English meaning

  • ability noun The capacity or power to do something.
  • capability noun The power, skill, or resources needed to do something.
  • energy noun The capacity to do work or produce change, such as heat, light, or motion.
  • sense noun One of the physical faculties — sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch — through which the body perceives the world.

Senses

能力 is used for these senses in English:

  • ability (uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
  • ability (countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
  • capability The power or ability to generate an outcome.
  • energy The capacity to do work.
  • sense A natural appreciation or ability.

ability — full definition

  1. noun The capacity or power to do something.
  2. noun A particular skill or talent.

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