1.
Noh (theater)
A form of classical Japanese musical drama.
能を鑑賞する。
To appreciate Noh theater.
能の舞台を見た。
I saw a Noh performance.
京都で能を見に行った。
I went to see Noh in Kyoto.
2.
ability, talent, skill
The capacity to do something well.
能のない人。
An incompetent person.
能ある鷹は爪を隠す。
A skilled hawk hides its talons. (Still waters run deep)
Proverb
能がないと言われた。
I was told I have no talent.
能 has two main meanings: Noh theater and ability.
NOH THEATER:
- 能楽: Noh theater (formal term)
- 能面: Noh mask
- 能舞台: Noh stage
ABILITY:
- 能力: ability, capability
- 才能: talent
- 無能: incompetent
PROVERB:
- 能ある鷹は爪を隠す: talented people don't show off