N3
きような (kiyou na)
器用な
skillful; handy; dexterous
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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).
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "器用な"!
彼はプラモデルを作るのがとても_______です。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 手を使って何かを上手にこなす能力を「器用な」と表現します。「上手な」や「得意な」も意味は近いですが、手先の細かな作業には「器用な」がより適切です。
English: 'Kiyou na' describes the ability to skillfully perform tasks with one's hands. While 'jouzu na' (good at) and 'tokui na' (proficient) are similar, 'kiyou na' is more appropriate for fine motor skills, like making plastic models.
English: 'Kiyou na' describes the ability to skillfully perform tasks with one's hands. While 'jouzu na' (good at) and 'tokui na' (proficient) are similar, 'kiyou na' is more appropriate for fine motor skills, like making plastic models.
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