synonym Comparative
要領
VS
手腕
Differences Between "要領" and "手腕"
Option A
要領
Meaning
knack, gist, point, skill, tact
Reading
ようりょう (yōryō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は仕事の要領がいいので、いつも早く終わる。
He's good at his job, so he always finishes quickly.
Option B
手腕
Meaning
skill; ability; aptitude; knack
Reading
しゅわん (shuwan)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の経営手腕は見事だ。
His management skills are excellent.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(knack, gist, point, skill, tact)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 要領: Refers to understanding the key point of something, or having a good way/skill to do something efficiently. Often used in phrases like「要領がいい」 (be good at handling things) or「要領をつかむ」 (grasp the knack).
- 手腕: Refers to a person's skill or capability in handling a task or situation, often implying practical competence and adeptness.
- 要領: Refers to understanding the key point of something, or having a good way/skill to do something efficiently. Often used in phrases like「要領がいい」 (be good at handling things) or「要領をつかむ」 (grasp the knack).
- 手腕: Refers to a person's skill or capability in handling a task or situation, often implying practical competence and adeptness.
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