Vocabulary

What does 器用 (きよう, kiyou) mean?

器用 (きよう, kiyou) means skillful, dexterous.

Quick facts
Reading	きよう
Romaji	kiyou
Part of speech	na-adjective, noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N3

器用きよう

N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkiyou

skillful, dexterous

1na-adjective · noun skillful; skilful; adroit
2na-adjective · noun clever; shrewd; ingenious

Example sentences

兄(あに)は手(て)が器用(きよう)です。
My older brother is good with his hands.
彼女(かのじょ)はとても器用(きよう)な人(ひと)です。
She is a very skillful person.

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