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[き(機)·びん(敏)]
kibin
na adjective, noun

English Meaning(s) for 機敏

na adjective, noun
  1. clever; shrewd; canny; smart; quick; prompt
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Definition and Synonyms for 機敏

Spry moving quickly and lightly
Synonyms: はしっこい, すばしっこい, 敏捷, 早い, 機敏, 素早い
Quick accomplished rapidly and without delay
Synonyms: スピーディー, 手ばしこい, 手早い, 敏速, 早い, 機敏, 素早い, 迅速, 速やか

Meanings for each kanji in 機敏

» mechanism; opportunity; occasion; machine; airplane
» cleverness; agile; alert

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Sample Sentences for 機敏

A policeman should be strong and quick in action.
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Such an alert man as he couldn't have failed to adapt himself to the new situation.
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He acted quickly and put out the fire.
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