有能|ゆうのうyuunou[0]heiban (flat)

1. na-adjective, nounable; capable; competent; talented; efficient

• SynonymできるNeutralIn casual speech, describes a capable person who does well, as in 「仕事ができる人」; more everyday than 「有能」.
• Synonym敏腕びんわんWrittenWritten style: deft and resourceful at handling affairs, as in 「敏腕記者」; stresses the knack for getting things done rather than general ability.
• Synonym堪能たんのうNeutralMeans proficient or well-versed, as in 「英語に堪能だ」; it can also mean enjoying something to the full, and is used mostly for languages and skills.
• Synonym腕利きうでききNeutralRefers to a master with outstanding skill, as in 「腕利きの職人」; the emphasis is on craft or technique rather than overall competence.
• Synonym熟練したじゅくれんしたNeutralDescribes skill built up through long experience, as in 「熟練した技術者」; the focus is on proficiency in a particular job or technique.
• Synonym腕のいいうでのいいCasualColloquial way to say someone is good at their craft, as in 「腕のいい医者」; praises hands-on skill and technique.
• Synonym腕っこきうでっこきCasualColloquial word for a capable, competent person; more casual than 「腕利き」.
• Related老練ろうれんWrittenWritten style: describes someone seasoned by long experience, as in 「老練な政治家」; the emphasis is on veteran experience and know-how.
• Related優秀ゆうしゅうNeutralMeans outstanding or excellent, as in 「優秀な成績」; leans toward judging results and performance.
• Related老巧ろうこうWrittenWritten word meaning seasoned and adroit; rarely seen in modern Japanese.
• Antonym無能むのうNeutralThe direct opposite of 「有能」: lacking ability or competence.

Use 「有能」 for someone capable and competent at their work. In casual speech say 「できる」; for outstanding results say 「優秀」; for deft handling of affairs 「敏腕」; for a master of the craft 「腕利き」. Others narrow the skill type: 「堪能」 (proficient, often in languages), 「老練」 (seasoned by experience), 「腕のいい」 (colloquial, good at the job). The antonym is 「無能」.

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1. 能力のうりょくが高たかいこと。
2. 能力のうりょくが高たかいさま。