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じょうず

jouzu

Description

「じょうず」は、何かがうまくできることをあらわす言葉です。

"じょうず" is a word that expresses being good at something.

人をほめるときによく使います。

It is often used when praising someone.

Meanings

上手jouzu

good at, skillful

彼女は歌がじょうずです。

She is good at singing.

上手jouzu

clever or tactful (at handling people)

あの店員さんは話がじょうずだ。

That clerk is good at talking.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    上手 praises another's skill; avoid using it about yourself, and don't confuse it with 得意.

  • Reading

    上手 can also be read 'uwate' or 'kamite' with different meanings.

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