JLPT N3Kanji compounds

能力

Readingのうりょくnouryoku

Meaning
物事を成し遂げるのに必要な力やはたらき
Explanation
「能力(のうりょく)」 is the strength or function needed to accomplish things. It is used as in 「能力を高める」 (to improve one's ability). What is important is that it includes not only innate talent but also strength acquired through effort.
Original Japanese explanation

「能力(のうりょく)」は、物事を成し遂げるのに必要な力やはたらきのことです。「能力を高める」のように使います。生まれつきの才能だけでなく、努力で身につけた力も含む点が大切です。

Examples
  • 能力を高める

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