Vocabulary

What does 上手い (うまい, umai) mean?

上手い (うまい, umai) means skillful; skilful; skilled.

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Readingうまい
Romajiumai
Part of speechi-adjective
うまい
umai

skillful; skilful; skilled

  1. 1i-adjective skillful; skilful; skilled
  2. 2i-adjective delicious; tasty; good
  3. 3i-adjective good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable; promising

Also written: 美味い、旨い、巧い

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