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能 kanji: meaning “ability”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N310 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
ability
On'yomi
ノウ
Kun'yomi
よ・く、あた・う

Picture story to remember 能

Lifting a bear steak with two spoons (匕) like chopsticks takes real ability.

How to write 能: stroke order

能 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 能

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Kanji that share parts with 能.