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能力開発
nōryoku kaihatsu
skills development
会社は従業員の能力開発に力を入れています。
The company is focusing on employee skills development.
Business
formal
The process of improving and enhancing an individual's skills, knowledge, or abilities through training, education, or practice.
能力開発研修を通じて、社員のリーダーシップを強化します。
We strengthen employees' leadership through skills development training.
Often used in corporate or organizational contexts to describe employee training programs.
informal
The act of developing one's own abilities or talents in a specific area.
彼は語学力の能力開発に毎日3時間を費やしています。
He spends three hours daily on language skills development.
Can refer to personal growth efforts, not just formal training.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Corporate vs. Personal Use
In business, 能力開発 often refers to structured training programs. For personal use, it describes self-driven skill improvement efforts.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Use 能力開発 when emphasizing the process of skill enhancement, not the outcome. For results, consider 向上 (improvement) or 獲得 (acquisition).
Word Origin
Composed of 能力 (nōryoku, 'ability/skill') and 開発 (kaihatsu, 'development'). The compound emerged in the mid-20th century as part of Japanese corporate training terminology.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in business contexts but can apply to personal development. Often paired with terms like 研修 (training) or プログラム (program).
Word Breakdown
能力
ability/skill
noun開発
development
noun和英辞典