Japanese Conversation · Level 110
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Japanese word
賢明
Pronunciation
Romajikenmei
Meaning
- na-adjectivewise
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes sound judgment that considers the situation and likely results rather than focusing only on immediate convenience.
Common phrases
賢明な選択ken mei na sen taku
a wise choice
賢明な判断ken mei na han dan
a wise decision
賢明な対応ken mei na tai ō
a wise response
Similar words
聡明sōmei: Describes a person with strong mental ability and a clear understanding of things.
Definition in Japanese
物事をよく考え、先を見通した上で、判断や行動が適切であるさま。mono goto o yo ku kanga e saki o mi tō shi ta ue de han dan ya kō dō ga teki setsu de a ru sa ma
Word origin
賢 (ken, "wise") and 明 (mei, "clear") combine in the Sino-Japanese compound 賢明 (kenmei), expressing clear and wise judgment.
Usage tips
- In English, wise can describe a person, choice, decision, or advice, while intelligent mainly describes mental ability.
Other meanings
- sensiblena-adjective
- prudentna-adjective
Opposites
- 愚かorokafoolishna-adjective
Related words
- 賢明さkenmeisawisdomnoun