English–Japanese
“skillful” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikiyō
Example
彼女は器用に折り紙を折ります。kano jo wa ki yō ni o ri gami o o ri ma su
She skillfully folds origami.
How to say “skillful” in Japanese
“Skillful” in Japanese is 器用 (kiyō).
Expresses the idea of having flexible ability that can be put to effective use in many practical situations.
Example sentences with 器用
姉は小さな部品を器用に組み立てました。ane wa chii sa na bu hin o ki yō ni ku mi ta te ma shi ta
My sister skillfully assembled the small parts.
Tips for using 器用
- In conversation, 器用 (kiyō) often describes practical skill, such as making things neatly by hand or handling tasks with ease.