synonym Comparative
器用な
VS
うまい
Differences Between "器用な" and "うまい"
Option A
器用な
Meaning
skillful; handy; dexterous
Reading
きような (kiyou na)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女は手先がとても器用で、細かい作業が得意です。
She is very dexterous with her hands and is good at detailed work.
Option B
うまい
Meaning
delicious, skillful, clever, successful
Reading
うまい (umai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
このラーメンは本当にうまいね。
This ramen is really delicious, isn't it?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(skillful; handy; dexterous)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 器用な: A な-adjective describing someone who is good at using their hands, performing tasks with skill, or generally being able to handle various things well. Often contrasts with 不器用 (bukiyou, clumsy).
- うまい: An informal adjective. Can describe food (美味しい), a skill (上手), or a plan/method (良い方法). Often used by men, but commonly heard from women too. More casual than 美味しい or 上手。
- 器用な: A な-adjective describing someone who is good at using their hands, performing tasks with skill, or generally being able to handle various things well. Often contrasts with 不器用 (bukiyou, clumsy).
- うまい: An informal adjective. Can describe food (美味しい), a skill (上手), or a plan/method (良い方法). Often used by men, but commonly heard from women too. More casual than 美味しい or 上手。
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