JLPT · Level 154
15 words
Japanese word
手際
Pronunciation
Romajitegiwa
Meaning
- nounskill
Example
彼女は仕事の手際がいいです。kano jo wa shi goto no te giwa ga i i de su
She is skillful at her work.
More examples
経験を積むと、仕事の手際が次第によくなります。kei ken o tsu mu to shi goto no te giwa ga shi dai ni yo ku na ri ma su
As you gain experience, you become more efficient at your work.
Core concept
Describes the practical skill and smooth control shown in handling a task.
Common phrases
手際がいいte giwa ga i i
skillful
手際よく進めるte giwa yo ku susu me ru
proceed efficiently
Similar words
腕前udemae: The level of ability shown in performing a particular task.
技量giryō: The degree of skill demonstrated in a particular field or activity.
手腕shuwan: The ability to manage work effectively and produce a desired result.
Definition in Japanese
物事を処理する方法や、その処理の巧みさ。mono goto o sho ri su ru hō hō ya so no sho ri no taku mi sa
Word origin
手際 (tegiwa) is a native Japanese compound of 手 (te, "hand") and 際 (giwa, "edge or point"), referring to the way an action is handled.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 手際よく (tegiwa yoku) commonly describes completing practical work smoothly and efficiently, and it usually modifies an action rather than naming a person's general ability.
Other meanings
- efficiencynoun
- dexteritynoun
Opposites
- 不手際futegiwaineptnessnoun
Related words
- 手際よさtegiwayosaskillfulnessnoun