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How to say 'Skillful' in Japanese | 器用

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The Japanese word for Skillful is 'Kiyou', written as 器用 in Japanese.'Skillful' in hiragana is きよう.

    word

    器用

    Meaning

    Skillful

    Reading

    きよう

    kiyou

    Kanji

    器Vessel 用Use

    Explanation

    The Japanese adjectival noun '器用 (きよう)' means 'skillful' or 'dexterous'. It is used to describe someone who is adept at handling tasks, especially those requiring manual dexterity or cleverness. This word can also imply versatility and the ability to adapt to various situations. For example: He is skillful with his hands「彼は手先が器用だ」(かれはてさきがきようだ). She is skillful at solving problems「彼女は問題を解決するのが器用だ」(かのじょはもんだいをかいけつするのがきようだ). Note that '器用' often carries a positive connotation, highlighting someone's ability to perform tasks efficiently and with ease.

    Part Of Speech

    adjectival noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    4

    Frequency

    3418

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 器用

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    器

    Meaning

    Vessel

  • kanji

    用

    Meaning

    Use

Words Related to 器用 Through the Kanji 器

These 12 Words contain the Kanji 器 as well.

  • word

    器

    Meaning

    Container

  • word

    武器

    Meaning

    Weapon

  • word

    食器

    Meaning

    Tableware

  • word

    受話器

    Meaning

    Receiver

  • word

    消火器

    Meaning

    Fire extinguisher

  • word

    器具

    Meaning

    Tool, Appliance

  • word

    兵器

    Meaning

    Weapon

  • word

    機器

    Meaning

    Equipment

  • word

    容器

    Meaning

    Container

  • word

    不器用

    Meaning

    Clumsy

  • word

    楽器

    Meaning

    Instrument

  • word

    洗面器

    Meaning

    Washbasin

Words Related to 器用 Through the Kanji 用

These 32 Words contain the Kanji 用 as well.

  • word

    用いる

    Meaning

    Use

  • word

    利用

    Meaning

    Use

  • word

    用意

    Meaning

    Preparation

  • word

    費用

    Meaning

    Expense, Cost

  • word

    採用

    Meaning

    Hiring, Adoption

  • word

    使用

    Meaning

    Use

  • word

    作用

    Meaning

    Effect, Action

  • word

    使用人

    Meaning

    Employee

  • word

    悪用

    Meaning

    Misuse

  • word

    活用

    Meaning

    Conjugation

  • word

    引用

    Meaning

    Quote

  • word

    急用

    Meaning

    Urgent matter

  • word

    運用

    Meaning

    Operation

  • word

    信用

    Meaning

    Trust, Credit

  • word

    応用

    Meaning

    Application

  • word

    実用的

    Meaning

    Practical

  • word

    用語

    Meaning

    Term

  • word

    専用

    Meaning

    Exclusive

  • word

    雇用

    Meaning

    Employment

  • word

    慣用句

    Meaning

    Idiom

  • word

    原稿用紙

    Meaning

    Manuscript

  • word

    通用

    Meaning

    Common

  • word

    用

    Meaning

    Use

  • word

    無用

    Meaning

    Useless, Unnecessary

  • word

    日用品

    Meaning

    Daily necessities

  • word

    用心

    Meaning

    Caution

  • word

    実用

    Meaning

    Practical

  • word

    不器用

    Meaning

    Clumsy

  • word

    適用

    Meaning

    Application

  • word

    用例

    Meaning

    Example

  • word

    用途

    Meaning

    Use

  • word

    筆記用具

    Meaning

    Stationery

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What does 'Kiyou' (器用) mean?

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