Word details

能う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 能う.

Dictionary

Entry

能う適うあたうIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #42982
1

Plain form pronounced あとう(アトー)

to be able (to do); to be capable (of doing)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

ability, talent, skill, capacity

10 strokesFrequency 273JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ノウ

Kun

よ.くあた.う

Nanori

たかのりよし

suitable, occasional, rare, qualified, capable

13 strokesFrequency 670JLPT N2Grade 5

On

テキ

Kun

かな.う

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