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kiyou
na adjective, noun

English Meaning(s) for 器用

na adjective, noun
  1. skillful; skilful; adroit; dexterous; dextrous; deft; nimble; handy
  2. clever; shrewd; ingenious

Definition and Synonyms for 器用

Adroit quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
Synonyms: 器用
Dextrous skillful in physical movements
Synonyms: 器用, 巧み, 巧む
Proficiently in a proficient manner
Synonyms: 器用
Nice done with delicacy and skill
Synonyms: うまい, ナイス, 上手, 上手, 器用, 巧み, 巧む, 巧妙, 得手, 腕っこき, 腕利き, 至妙
Dextrous especially of the hands
Synonyms: 器用, 巧み, 巧む

Meanings for each kanji in 器用

» utensil; vessel; receptacle; implement; instrument; ability; container; tool; set
» utilize; business; service; use; employ

Stroke Order Diagrams for 器用

Sample Sentences for 器用

Japanese women are believed to be very clever with their hands.
Max is clever with his fingers.
Tom is obviously very good with his hands.
He taught his dog some clever tricks.
Lisa is so skillful that she can even make screws and similar small objects for herself.

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