synonym Comparative
上手
VS
達者
Differences Between "上手" and "達者"
Option A
上手
Meaning
skillful, good at
Reading
じょうず (jōzu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
彼女は歌がとても上手です。
She is very good at singing.
Option B
達者
Meaning
healthy, robust; skillful, proficient
Reading
たっしゃ (tassha)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
おじいさんは80歳だが、まだまだ達者だ。
My grandfather is 80, but still very healthy.
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: Used to describe someone else's skill (e.g., 彼は日本語が上手です). Rarely used to describe one's own skill, which would sound arrogant. Instead, you'd use 'できます' or '得意です'.
- 達者: Can be used to describe someone's health, particularly for older people (e.g., 「お達者で」 meaning 'stay healthy'), or their skill/proficiency in a particular area like a language or art. (高齢者の健康状態を表す場合（例：「お達者で」）と、語学や技芸などの特定の分野で「 skillful 」であることを表す場合がある。)
- 上手: Used to describe someone else's skill (e.g., 彼は日本語が上手です). Rarely used to describe one's own skill, which would sound arrogant. Instead, you'd use 'できます' or '得意です'.
- 達者: Can be used to describe someone's health, particularly for older people (e.g., 「お達者で」 meaning 'stay healthy'), or their skill/proficiency in a particular area like a language or art. (高齢者の健康状態を表す場合（例：「お達者で」）と、語学や技芸などの特定の分野で「 skillful 」であることを表す場合がある。)
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