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上手 — meaning in English

jōzu

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English meaning

  • good adj Acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial.
  • proficient adj Skilled and competent, especially through practice.
  • skilled adj Having a high level of ability, especially through training or experience.
  • skillful adj Having or showing a high level of ability or expertise.

Senses

上手 is used for these senses in English:

  • proficient Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.
  • skilled Having or showing skill; skillful.
  • skillful Possessing skill; skilled.
  • stage left (acting) The area to the left of the stage when looking towards the audience.

good — full definition

  1. adj Acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial.
  2. adj Skilled or competent at something.
  3. adj Pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfying.
  4. adj Still fit for use; not expired or spoiled.
  5. adj Thorough or considerable in amount or degree.

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