Keyword
ability
Info
FrequencyTop 100-200
Type
Kyōiku (5th grade) 
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KankenLevel 6
Heisig2160
Readings
のう
(99%)
Composed of
arm of a bodybuilder
moon
spoon
spoon
Used in kanji (3 in total)
seems like
bear
to cease
Used in vocabulary (612 in total)
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
ability; faculty
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
Examples (200 in total)
That's one possibility.
Consider the possibility.
Man has the ability to talk.
Man has the ability to speak.
He has the ability to do the job.
He has the ability to do the work.
Is there a chance that'll happen?
He looked into the possibility of buying a house.
Life is full of chances.
We have the ability to remember.
He has confidence in his ability.
We have the ability to memorize information.
I doubt his abilities even though I'll admit he is honest.
Granted that he is honest, but I doubt his ability.
Is such a thing possible?
I think it's possible for people to live on the moon.
Is this really possible?
He was looking into the possibility of buying a house.
It is not her ability, but her character that is at issue.
The point at issue is not her ability but her character.
Understanding this book is beyond my capacity.
Is it possible that you're wrong?
There is no possibility that what he says may have any truth in it.
Is it impossible to live to be 150?
It is impossible for me to finish this work in a day.
It is absolutely impossible to do so.
I think it impossible to deny the fact.
It's impossible to live on that island.
It is next to impossible.
That isn't possible anymore.
That wasn't possible.
It is absolutely impossible.
It is impossible to do it.
Believe in your dreams, no matter how impossible they seem.
It is next to impossible for you to finish the work in a day.
Your idea is absolutely impossible.
Recovery was almost impossible.
It is impossible for him to do it.
It looked almost impossible for him to finish his book.
He is impossible to beat.
He says he will come, which is quite impossible.
She found it impossible to understand what he was saying.
There is no knowing what will happen next.
Nothing is impossible for God.
As far as my experience goes, such a plan is impossible.
I'm not saying it's impossible.
It was impossible to find an answer.
It was impossible to escape.
Is it next to impossible to live to be 150?
He is confident of his ability.
She was in doubt about the ability of her husband.
Nobody believed he stood a chance of winning the match.
There's a possibility that it'll snow tonight.
He has investigated the possibility of cooperation.
They have investigated the possibility of cooperation.
It's impossible to substitute machines for people.
It was because she had faith in his capabilities.
The firm has a great deal of trust in your ability.
I wonder if such a thing is possible in this world.
Don't you think this is a good opportunity to show off your talents?
We believe he will succeed, for he has talent.
I wish I had such special talents.
I have many abilities.
My brother has a gift for painting.
He has many talents.
He has a faculty for making other people happy.
He has an aptitude for painting.
He makes good use of his talents.
We appreciate his talent.
He is the only one of my friends that is talented.
I don't have much belief in his abilities.
It's almost impossible to work out this problem.
It was impossible for him to solve the problem.
It is impossible for me to solve the problem.
I thought it impossible for him to solve the problem.
I think it's impossible for him to solve the problem.
It probably won't work.
You have a genius for music.
You have a gift for music.
He has a talent for music.
He has a remarkable aptitude for music.
She has a genius for music.
Talent for music runs in their blood.
She tried to lift the box, but found it impossible.
I found it impossible to lift the box.
His abilities were not appreciated in that school.
It's difficult to evaluate his ability.
Her abilities are not appreciated in school.
They study about the function of the brain.
Allen was given a problem that was impossible to solve.
He has a faculty for making friends.
Is it possible for me to raise the animal?
Man is different from animals in that he has the faculty of speech.
This system worked well until the 1840s.
I've reached the limits of my ability.
We found it impossible to persuade him.
It is impossible for him to become a doctor.
It is impossible for me to do the work in a week.
It was impossible for the boy to swim across that river.
It is impossible for us to cross that river.
It's not absolutely impossible to climb the mountain.
It is next to impossible for me to go with you.
She displayed her talents.
He thinks it impossible for me to climb the mountain alone.
He doesn't have the ability to do the work properly.
She has a genius for acting.
These are fully functional.
It is impossible for me to finish the work in an hour.
I have no idea how it works.
I see. That's certainly a useful feature.
The police ruled out the possibility of suicide in the case.
She has a great faculty for music.
He is always trying to do the impossible.
In short, he is a man of great ability.
It's impossible to take on more work at the moment.
It is next to impossible to carry it out.
We never thought of it as impossible to carry out.
His plan sounds impracticable.
She thought the plan was fine but impractical.
I trust his executive ability.
No one knows what the future holds. That's why the possibilities are endless.
There is no doubt about his ability.
Animals act according to their instincts.
Fundamental instincts will not go away.
He is a talented young director.
I have much confidence in my ability.
She prides herself on her talent.
She has a talent for dance.
It is impossible to master English in a year or so.
He developed his English skill while he was in America.
He acquired the ability to speak English.
She has great ability in teaching English.
My boss has the ability to read books very fast.
This plan is impossible to accomplish.
That aim is impossible to attain.
There is no question as to her talent.
It is impossible to get him to understand the new theory.
It is impossible to make her understand the theory.
In theory it is possible, but in practice it is very difficult.
In theory, it's possible.
Animals act on instinct.
She's acting on instinct.
He has recovered his health, so he is now able to resume his studies.
When we are asleep, bodily functions slow down and body temperature falls.
Doctors warn us of a possible danger.
It is impossible for me to finish the work in a day.
It's next to impossible to finish it in a day.
For him to finish it in a day would be impossible.
I found it impossible to do the work in one day.
He thought it impossible to pass the exam.
There is a possibility that I may go to the United States next year.
That boy has a great talent.
Her talent is amazing.
You should choose a job in relation to your talents and interests.
It is impossible to live without water.
If it were not for electricity, our civilized life would be impossible.
He is endowed with many talents.
The committee rejected the proposal on the ground that it was impractical.
It is possible for you to read this book in a few days.
You shouldn't give up just because you have no talent.
I don't have much faith in his ability.
An earthquake can happen at any time.
Is it really possible to predict an earthquake?
We cannot help admiring his talent.
It is possible for him to swim across the river.
He is unable to finish it in an hour.
If he were proficient in English, I would hire him.
Don't be discouraged just because you're not all that talented.
This isn't any ordinary ability.
He showed exceptional ability in mathematics.
His incompetence began to irritate everyone.
The situation is still capable of improvement.
They felt he had no chance to win the election.
I think there is little probability of his succeeding in the enterprise.
He has enough ability to manage a business.
He has the ability to manage a business.
His brother is a very capable doctor.
He is capable as a lawyer.
He is a capable lawyer.
He is young, but he is an able man.
She is an efficient and reliable assistant.
She is very efficient in the secretarial work.
The capable detective was assigned to investigate the cause of the tragedy.
Who do you think is the most capable?
All possible means have been tried.
You must work according to your ability.
We decided to employ men of ability irrespective of their experience.
The President is capable of handling the difficulties.
It is impossible for you to jump two meters high.
It's impossible not to be fascinated by her beauty.
The teacher was quite candid about my chances of entering Tokyo University.
It is impossible to finish this in two days.
Students should develop their reading skills.
Money isn't everything, but if you have no money, you can't do anything.
In addition to PCs, it can be used with cell phones.
His ability in English is above average.
It isn't possible to clear the snow from every road.
Her ability to write with her foot is amazing.
He found it impossible to go there on foot.
It is next to impossible to see Rome in a day.