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shrewd in Japanese

shrewd in Japanese is 賢い, 賢明, 抜け目 — shrewd means showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.

shrewd in Japanese

賢い
adj
Pronounced: kashikoi
Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
賢明
adj
Pronounced: kenmei
Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
抜け目
adj
Pronounced: nukeme
Artful, tricky or cunning.
狡猾
adj
Pronounced: kōkatsu
Artful, tricky or cunning.

What does "shrewd" mean?

  1. adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.
    "It was a shrewd move to buy the property before prices rose."

shrewd in a sentence

  • It was a shrewd move to buy the property before prices rose.
  • She's a shrewd negotiator who never shows her hand too early.

Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "shrewd" in Japanese?

"shrewd" in Japanese is 賢い, 賢明, 抜け目. shrewd means: Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.

How do you pronounce 賢い?

"shrewd" in Japanese is 賢い, pronounced "kashikoi".

How do you use "shrewd" in a sentence?

Example: "It was a shrewd move to buy the property before prices rose." In Japanese, "shrewd" is 賢い, 賢明, 抜け目.

Are there other ways to say "shrewd" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "shrewd": 賢い, 賢明, 抜け目, 狡猾.

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