dexterous in Japanese
dexterous in Japanese is 器用 — dexterous means adept at using one's hands.
dexterous in Japanese
器用
Pronounced: kiyō
Skillful with one's hands.
What does "dexterous" mean?
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adj Adept at using one's hands.
"She is pleasingly dexterous with the chopsticks, and keeps one hand lying palm up on her lap. Pinched with just the right pressure between the sticks; funny how plump women have that delicate touch."
- adj Good at a particular activity or task.
- adj Nimble and supple; capable of moving smoothly and gracefully.
- adj Clever and quick in an argument or discussion.
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dexterous in a sentence
- She is pleasingly dexterous with the chopsticks, and keeps one hand lying palm up on her lap. Pinched with just the right pressure between the sticks; funny how plump women have that delicate touch.
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What is "dexterous" in Japanese?
"dexterous" in Japanese is 器用. dexterous means: Adept at using one's hands.
How do you pronounce 器用?
"dexterous" in Japanese is 器用, pronounced "kiyō".
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