堪能 かんのう Meanings な-adjective, Noun proficient; skilled; skillful; good; accomplished See also: 堪能 (たんのう). Noun, な-adjective patience; perseverance; fortitude (orig. meaning) Kanji 堪 tolerate. Read as カン. 能 ability. Read as ノウ. Example sentences フランス語に堪能な方を探しております。We are looking for someone who is proficient in French. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists