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[のう(能)·な(無)·し]
nounashi
noun, no adjective

Alternate Written Forms:

[のう(能)·な·し]
nounashi
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Root Words:

[のう(能) + な(無)·し]
nou + nashi

English Meaning(s) for 能無し

noun
  1. incompetence; ne'er-do-well
no adjective
  1. incompetent; dimwitted; brainless
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Definition and Synonyms for 能無し

Incompetency lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications
Synonyms: 不器量, 不才, 不能, 不行き届き, 不適任, 能無し, 非才
Deadhead a nonenterprising person who is not paying his way
Synonyms: 役立つ, 役立たず, 能無し
Incompetent Person someone who is not competent to take effective action
Synonyms: 無能, 無能力者, 無能者, 甲斐性なし, 能無し

Meanings for each kanji in 能無し

» ability; talent; skill; capacity
» nothingness; none; ain't; nothing; nil; not

Categories 能無し is a member of

Unfitness lacking the power to perform
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Nonworker a person who does nothing
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Unskilled Person a person who lacks technical training
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