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 this really possible?
Is such a thing possible?
I think it's possible for people to live on the moon.
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.
She was in doubt about the ability of her husband.
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.
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.
I wonder if such a thing is possible in this world.
It was because she had faith in his capabilities.
The firm has a great deal of trust in your ability.
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.
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.
It probably won't work.
His abilities were not appreciated in that school.
It's difficult to evaluate his ability.
Her abilities are not appreciated in school.
She tried to lift the box, but found it impossible.
I found it impossible to lift the box.
They study about the function of the brain.
He has a faculty for making friends.
Allen was given a problem that was impossible to solve.
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.
It is impossible for him to become a doctor.
I've reached the limits of my ability.
It is impossible for me to do the work in a week.
We found it impossible to persuade him.
It was impossible for the boy to swim across that river.
It is impossible for us to cross that river.
It is next to impossible for me to go with you.
It's not absolutely impossible to climb the mountain.
He thinks it impossible for me to climb the mountain alone.
She displayed her talents.
He doesn't have the ability to do the work properly.
These are fully functional.
She has a genius for acting.
The police ruled out the possibility of suicide in the case.
I have no idea how it works.
It is impossible for me to finish the work in an hour.
I see. That's certainly a useful feature.
He is always trying to do the impossible.
She has a great faculty for music.
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.
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.
She has a talent for dance.
My boss has the ability to read books very fast.
I have much confidence in my ability.
She prides herself on her talent.
This plan is impossible to accomplish.
That aim is impossible to attain.
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.
There is no question as to her talent.
He has recovered his health, so he is now able to resume his studies.
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.
When we are asleep, bodily functions slow down and body temperature falls.
Animals act on instinct.
She's acting on instinct.
He thought it impossible to pass the exam.
Doctors warn us of a possible danger.
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.
He is endowed with many talents.
If it were not for electricity, our civilized life would be impossible.
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.
He is unable to finish it in an hour.
It is possible for him to swim across the river.
He showed exceptional ability in mathematics.
If he were proficient in English, I would hire him.
Don't be discouraged just because you're not all that talented.
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.
They felt he had no chance to win the election.
His incompetence began to irritate everyone.
The situation is still capable of improvement.
This isn't any ordinary ability.
All possible means have been tried.
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?
We decided to employ men of ability irrespective of their experience.
You must work according to your ability.
The President is capable of handling the difficulties.
It's impossible not to be fascinated by her beauty.
It is impossible to finish this in two days.
It is impossible for you to jump two meters high.
The teacher was quite candid about my chances of entering Tokyo University.
Students should develop their reading skills.
His ability in English is above average.
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.
It isn't possible to clear the snow from every road.
It is next to impossible to see Rome in a day.
It's impossible to see Rome in a day.
Her ability to write with her foot is amazing.