1. Noh; refers to <i>Nohgaku</i> (traditional Japanese theater)
E.g.: 能楽 (Noh theater), 能面 (Noh mask)
2. function; skill; effect
E.g.: 能率 (efficiency), 機能 (function), 効能 (efficacy)
3. abbreviation for Noto Province
E.g.: 能州 (Noto Province)
4. to be able to; to do well; to perform well
E.g.: 能弁 (eloquence), 能吏 (capable official), 可能 (possibility)