JLPT · Level 101
45 words
Japanese word
腕前
Pronunciation
Romajiudemae
Meaning
- nounskill
Example
彼の腕前が上がりました。kare no ude mae ga a ga ri ma shi ta
His skill has improved.
More examples
彼は大会で見事な腕前を披露しました。kare wa tai kai de mi goto na ude mae o hi rō shi ma shi ta
He demonstrated his remarkable skill at the competition.
Core concept
Describes the level of ability a person shows when performing a task or working in a field.
Common phrases
腕前を発揮するude mae o hak ki su ru
demonstrate one's skill
腕前を上げるude mae o a ge ru
improve one's skill
腕前を磨くude mae o miga ku
hone one's skill
腕前を披露するude mae o hi rō su ru
show one's skill
腕前を試すude mae o tame su
test one's skill
Similar words
技量giryō: The degree of ability shown when carrying out a task or working in a field.
実力jitsuryoku: The ability that a person actually possesses and can demonstrate.
技能ginō: A learned ability to perform a particular task through practice.
手腕shuwan: The ability to manage or deal with a task effectively.
Definition in Japanese
ある分野や仕事で発揮される技術や能力の程度。a ru bun ya ya shi goto de hak ki sa re ru gi jutsu ya nō ryoku no tei do
Word origin
腕前 (udemae) is a native Japanese compound of 腕 (ude, "arm") and 前 (mae, "front"), with the compound referring to demonstrated ability.
Usage tips
- The word often emphasizes how well someone performs a task, so it can describe a person's practical skill rather than knowledge alone.
Other meanings
- abilitynoun
- proficiencynoun