N2

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N2
Meaning
ability
Onyomi
ノウ
Kunyomi
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Formula
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Story

能 is a pictograph derived from bear and denotes ability.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.

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