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器用
kiyou
Description
「器用」は、手先を上手に使えたり、いろいろなことをうまくできる様子を表す言葉です。
"器用" describes being skillful with one's hands or being good at various things.
手が器用な人は、細かい作業や物を作ることが得意です。
People who are 手が器用 are good at detailed tasks and making things.
Meanings
器用kiyou
skillful, good with one's hands
彼女は手が器用で、絵がとても上手です。
She is skillful with her hands and very good at drawing.
器用kiyou
clever or adroit at handling things generally
彼は器用に仕事をこなします。
He skillfully handles his work.
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Notes
- Etymology
器 (vessel/ability) + 用 (use); literally the skillful use of one's abilities.
- Nuance
な-adjective; often paired with 手先 (fingertips) to stress manual dexterity.
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