1.
ability, capability, competence
The capacity or power to do something; skill or talent in a particular area.
彼は語学の能力が高い。
He has high language ability.
能力を最大限に発揮する。
To demonstrate one's abilities to the fullest.
能力を発揮する = to demonstrate ability
この仕事は私の能力を超えている。
This job is beyond my ability.
USAGE: 能力 is a general term for ability or capability. It's used in professional, academic, and everyday contexts.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 能力がある (to have ability)
- 能力を発揮する (to demonstrate ability)
- 能力を伸ばす (to develop one's abilities)
- 能力を超える (to exceed one's ability)
- 能力不足 (lack of ability)
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 能力試験 (proficiency test)
- 能力開発 (capacity building)
- 能力主義 (meritocracy)
- 超能力 (supernatural power)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 才能 - talent (innate)
- 実力 - actual ability, real strength
- 技能 - skill (technical)