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器用

Reading

Kana: きよう
Romaji: kiyou
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Definition

1

skillful; skilful; handy

Kanji

Readings: キ、 うつわ
Meanings: utensil, vessel, receptacle, implement, instrument, ability, container, tool, set
Readings: ヨウ、 もち.いる
Meanings: utilize, business, service, use, employ

Example Sentences

(わたし)不器用(ぶきよう)です。
➥I'm all thumbs.
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彼女(かのじょ)不器用(ぶきよう)である。
➥She is awkward.
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マックスは手先(てさき)器用(きよう)だ。
➥Max is clever with his fingers.
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(きみ)手先(てさき)器用(きよう)だね。
➥You have a light hand, don't you?
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(かれ)手先(てさき)不器用(ぶきよう)だ。
➥He is clumsy with his hands.
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その(おんな)()指先(ゆびさき)器用(きよう)だ。
➥The girl is skillful with her fingers.
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