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jack of all trades, master of none in Japanese

jack of all trades, master of none in Japanese is 器用貧乏.

jack of all trades, master of none in Japanese

器用貧乏

noun

Pronounced: kiyōbinbō

(idiomatic) A person who has a competent grasp of many skills but who is not outstanding in any one.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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"jack of all trades, master of none" in Japanese is 器用貧乏.

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"jack of all trades, master of none" in Japanese is 器用貧乏, pronounced "kiyōbinbō".

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