器用 | Japanese meaning

器用【きよう】

Frequency rank: 3,293. – 3,294.

Alsoきよう

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

skillful; skilful; adroit; dexterous; dextrous; deft; nimble; handy

This meaning describes someone who is very capable or proficient in performing tasks, especially those that require manual dexterity or skill. It emphasizes physical abilities and a talent for doing things well.

He plays the instrument skillfully.

clever; shrewd; ingenious

This meaning refers to someone who is intelligent or has a knack for finding creative solutions to problems. It highlights mental sharpness and the ability to think outside the box.

He cleverly found a way to solve the problem.

Example sentences13 results

You're really handy, aren't you? Don't you think you'd make a good house-husband?

Tatoeba

My father is good with tools and does almost all the repair.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

器用【きよう】

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器用【きよう】

Frequency rank: 3,293. – 3,294.

Alsoきよう

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

skillful; skilful; adroit; dexterous; dextrous; deft; nimble; handy

He plays the instrument skillfully.

clever; shrewd; ingenious

This meaning refers to someone who is intelligent or has a knack for finding creative solutions to problems. It highlights mental sharpness and the ability to think outside the box.

He cleverly found a way to solve the problem.

Example sentences13 results

You're really handy, aren't you? Don't you think you'd make a good house-husband?

Tatoeba

My father is good with tools and does almost all the repair.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

器用【きよう】

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器

N14

意utensil; vessel; receptacle; implement; instrument; ability; container; tool; set

訓うつわ

音キ

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用

N42

意utilize; business; service; use; employ

訓もち.いる

音ヨウ

名たから

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Lingaku

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器用【きよう】

Frequency rank: 3,293. – 3,294.

Alsoきよう

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

skillful; skilful; adroit; dexterous; dextrous; deft; nimble; handy

He plays the instrument skillfully.

clever; shrewd; ingenious

This meaning refers to someone who is intelligent or has a knack for finding creative solutions to problems. It highlights mental sharpness and the ability to think outside the box.

He cleverly found a way to solve the problem.

Example sentences13 results

You're really handy, aren't you? Don't you think you'd make a good house-husband?

Tatoeba

My father is good with tools and does almost all the repair.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

器用【きよう】

Wiktionary

器用【きよう】

Frequency rank: 3,293. – 3,294.

Alsoきよう

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

skillful; skilful; adroit; dexterous; dextrous; deft; nimble; handy

He plays the instrument skillfully.

clever; shrewd; ingenious

This meaning refers to someone who is intelligent or has a knack for finding creative solutions to problems. It highlights mental sharpness and the ability to think outside the box.