English–Japanese
“wise” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikenmei
Example
それは賢明な選択です。so re wa ken mei na sen taku de su
That is a wise choice.
How to say “wise” in Japanese
“Wise” in Japanese is 賢明 (kenmei).
Describes sound judgment that considers the situation and likely results rather than focusing only on immediate convenience.
Example sentences with 賢明
経験者の助言に従うのは賢明です。kei ken sha no jo gen ni shitaga u no wa ken mei de su
It is wise to follow the advice of an experienced person.
Tips for using 賢明
- In English, wise can describe a person, choice, decision, or advice, while intelligent mainly describes mental ability.