ability

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 能 is read のう, has 10 strokes, and appears in words for ability, possibility, or talent.
• Basic usage: 可能 is read かのう, and 才能 is read さいのう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 可能 and 才能
  • 可能 means possible.
  • この券は当日に限り再入場が可能です。 means “This ticket permits reentry on the same day.”
  • 才能 means talent or gift.
  • 彼女には物語を作る豊かな才能があります。 means “She has a great talent for creating stories.”