Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 能無し(のうなし) in Japanese

能無し, 能なし
Kana Reading
のうなし
Romaji
nōnashi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    incompetence; ne'er-do-well
  • Parts of speech
    nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no'
    Meaning
    incompetent; dimwitted; brainless


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

12 strokes

nothingness, none, ain't, nothing, nil, not

On'Yomi: ム, ブ

Kun'Yomi: な.い

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JLPT 3

10 strokes

ability, talent, skill, capacity

On'Yomi: ノウ

Kun'Yomi: よ.く

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