(ゆうのう)

ゆうのう
な-adjective
capable, talented
1. capable, talented, competent
Having the ability or skills needed to do something well.
(かれ)有能(ゆうのう)弁護士(べんごし)だ。
He is a capable lawyer.
有能(ゆうのう)人材(じんざい)(もと)めています。
We are looking for talented personnel.
彼女(かのじょ)有能(ゆうのう)信頼(しんらい)できる。
She is capable and trustworthy.

USAGE: 有能(ゆうのう) is used to describe someone with demonstrated ability or competence, especially in professional contexts.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 有能(ゆうのう)(ひと) (capable person)
  • 有能(ゆうのう)人材(じんざい) (talented personnel)
  • 有能(ゆうのう)な{スタッフ} (capable staff)

CONTRAST:

  • 無能(むのう) - incompetent, incapable

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 優秀(ゆうしゅう) - excellent (emphasizes high quality)
  • 有能(ゆうのう) - capable (emphasizes practical ability)