JLPT N1 • VOCAB

手腕

He demonstrated his outstanding management skills and brilliantly rebuilt the company that was on the verge of bankruptcy.

Practice Question

彼は卓越した経営 ___ を発揮し、倒産寸前だった会社を見事に再建させた。
Explanation

彼は卓越した経営 ___ を発揮し、倒産寸前だった会社を見事に再建させた。

English Explanation

'手腕' (shuwan) refers to one's ability, skill, or competence in handling matters, especially complex ones like management or negotiation. '技能' (ginou) is a technical skill. '器用' (kiyou) means skillful with one's hands or adroit. '策略' (sakuryaku) is a stratagem or ploy, which can have a negative connotation. For praising overall management ability that led to a great achievement, '手腕' is the most fitting word.

日本語解説

「手腕」は、物事を巧みに処理する能力や腕前のことです。特に経営や交渉など、複雑な事柄をうまくまとめる能力を指します。「技能」は特定の技術的なスキル、「器用」は手先のうまさや要領の良さ、「策略」は目的のための計略で、時に悪い意味も持ちます。会社を再建した優れた経営能力を表すには「手腕」が最も適切です。

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