Translation guide
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain such as business or politics.
Describing someone's keen insight, intelligence, or sharp judgment in general.
Insight, discernment. The ability to see into the true nature of things. Often used for intellectual or analytical sharpness.
彼は優れた洞察力を持っている。
He has excellent insight.
Sharp judgment. Emphasizes quick and accurate decision-making ability.
彼女の鋭い判断力が問題を解決した。
Her sharp judgment solved the problem.
Penetrating insight; literally 'wise eye'. A literary or formal term for exceptional perceptiveness.
彼の慧眼には驚かされる。
I am amazed by his penetrating insight.
Skill in business matters, including financial judgment, strategy, and market sense.
Business sense. A common loanword phrase for practical business savvy.
彼はビジネスセンスが鋭い。
He has sharp business acumen.
Management skill or business acumen. Often used for leadership and operational ability.
彼女の経営手腕で会社は成長した。
The company grew thanks to her business acumen.
Business talent or acumen. Implies a natural gift for commerce.
Skill in navigating political situations, understanding power dynamics, and making strategic decisions.
Political sense. A straightforward way to express political savvy.
彼は政治的センスに欠けている。
He lacks political acumen.
Political skill or acumen. Emphasizes the ability to maneuver and achieve goals in politics.
彼の政治手腕は高く評価されている。
His political acumen is highly regarded.
Expertise in financial matters, investment, and money management.
Financial sense. Used for practical understanding of finance.
彼女は財務センスが抜群だ。
She has outstanding financial acumen.
Financial skill or acumen, often in the context of banking or investment.
彼の金融手腕で会社は危機を乗り越えた。
His financial acumen helped the company overcome the crisis.
The English word 'acumen' is often used in specific collocations like 'business acumen' or 'political acumen'. In Japanese, it is more natural to use domain-specific phrases like ビジネスセンス or 政治手腕 rather than a single generic word.
彼には商才がある。
He has a talent for business.