synonym Comparative
上手
VS
上手な
Differences Between "上手" and "上手な"
Option A
上手
Meaning
skillful, good at
Reading
じょうず (jōzu)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
彼は日本語がとても上手です。
He is very good at Japanese.
Option B
上手な
Meaning
skillful, good at, adept
Reading
じょうずな (jōzuna)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
田中さんは料理が上手です。
Mr. Tanaka is good at cooking.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(skillful, good at)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 上手: な-adjective (上手な). Used with particle が (〜が上手な). Generally used to praise someone else's skills. It is considered less polite to use it for oneself.
- 上手な: Used to describe someone else's skill. Rarely used for oneself unless being humble or sarcastic. Often followed by が (ga) to indicate what one is good at.
- 上手: な-adjective (上手な). Used with particle が (〜が上手な). Generally used to praise someone else's skills. It is considered less polite to use it for oneself.
- 上手な: Used to describe someone else's skill. Rarely used for oneself unless being humble or sarcastic. Often followed by が (ga) to indicate what one is good at.
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