賢い【かしこい】
Frequency rank: 3,802. – 3,804.
- wise; clever; smart
- well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; goodchildren's languageKansai-ben dialect
adjective (keiyoushi)
Forms
- 賢い【かしこい】Frequency rank: 3,802. – 3,804.
- 畏い【かしこい】Frequency rank: 47,038. – 47,982.
- かしこいFrequency rank: 42,321. – 43,060.
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- wise; clever; smart
- well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
This meaning refers to someone who possesses deep knowledge or is capable of making sound judgments, often associated with intelligence and quick thinking.
This meaning is used to describe behavior that is compliant and disciplined, typically in the context of how children or pets behave according to expectations or rules.
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Example sentences
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Being very clever and gentle, this dog is a good companion to me.
She's smarter than Mary, but she's not as pretty as Mary.