機敏 | Japanese meaning

機敏【きびん】

Frequency rank: 15,383. – 15,436.

Alsoきびん

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

clever; shrewd; canny; smart; quick; prompt

This meaning refers to someone who is mentally sharp, able to think quickly and make astute judgments. It often implies a form of intelligence that is practical and effective in social situations.

He is very clever and always makes the right decisions when it comes to business.

Example sentences4 results

He acted quickly and put out the fire.

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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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国語辞典Japanese definitions

機敏【きびん】

こころ心のうごき動きやどうさ動作が、じょうきょう状況におうじて応じてすばやい素早いこと。

Wiktionary

機敏【きびん】

Frequency rank: 15,383. – 15,436.

Alsoきびん

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

clever; shrewd; canny; smart; quick; prompt

This meaning refers to someone who is mentally sharp, able to think quickly and make astute judgments. It often implies a form of intelligence that is practical and effective in social situations.