器用
きよう
kiyou
JMdict entry #1218960
- adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)noun (common) (futsuumeishi) skillful; skilful; adroit; dexterous; dextrous; deft; nimble; handy
- adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)noun (common) (futsuumeishi) clever; shrewd; ingenious
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
彼は不器用のようにみえます。
kare ha fu kiyou no you ni mie masu 。
He seems to be all thumbs.
彼は不器用な手つきではしをつかっていた。
kare ha fu kiyou na tetsuki de ha shi wo tsukaxtsu te i ta 。
He used the chopsticks in an awkward way.
彼は手先が不器用だ。
kare ha tesaki ga fu kiyou da 。
He is clumsy with his hands.
彼は自分の犬に器用な芸をいくつか教えた。
kare ha jibun no inu ni kiyou na gei wo iku tsu ka oshie ta 。
He taught his dog some clever tricks.
日本女性は手が器用だということになっている。
nippon josei ha te ga kiyou da to iu koto ni naxtsu te iru 。
Japanese women are believed to be very clever with their hands.
折り紙となると、私は全く不器用です。
origami to naru to 、 watakushi ha mattaku fu kiyou desu 。
I'm all thumbs when it comes to origami, or paper folding.