Japanese

さいのう
Meaning: talent; ability; gift
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

才
能

Example sentences

He is blessed with a talent for music.
彼は自分の才能に強い自信を持っている。
He has strong confidence in his own abilities.
その程度の才能なら、結果はたかが知れている。
If that's the extent of their talent, the results are predictable.
新しい才能に目覚める。
To awaken to a new talent.
彼は語学の才能に優れている。
He excels in linguistic talent.
彼は凄い才能を持っている。
He has amazing talent.
君の才能が本当に羨ましいよ。
I'm really envious of your talent.
彼は自分に才能があると錯覚している。
He is under the illusion that he has talent.
彼は若者の才能を見出すのが得意だ。
He is good at discovering the talent of young people.
類を見ない才能の持ち主だ。
He possesses unparalleled talent.

Usage Notes

Refers to a natural aptitude or skill that someone is born with.

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