能 neng2
adjective | adverb | auxiliary verb
: to be able to; capable; ability
Kun Reading
あたわず atawazu
adverb
: unable; impossible to do
能う | よう you OR よくyoku
adverb
: skillfully; frequently
能くする | よくする yokusuru
suru verb: special class | transitive verb
: to improve; to do well; skillfully
On Reading
能 | のう nou
noun
: talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
能なし | のうなし nounashi
noun
: incompetent; brainless