Translation guide
Describes someone highly skilled or proficient at something. In Japanese, this is expressed through nouns, adjectives, or verbs that convey expertise, mastery, or being good at something.
Referring to a person who is very skilled or an expert at something.
A master or expert in a particular field, often used for traditional arts, sports, or skills.
彼は料理の達人だ。
He is an adept cook.
A master or highly skilled person, often with a sense of renowned expertise.
A skilled or experienced person, emphasizing proficiency gained through practice.
Describing someone as adept or proficient at something.
彼女は将棋の名人だ。
She is an adept shogi player.
彼は熟練者として知られている。
He is known as an adept.
Common adjective meaning 'good at' or 'skilled'. Used in everyday conversation.
彼は英語が上手だ。
He is adept at English.
Describes skillful or dexterous performance, often for physical or technical skills.
彼女の巧みな話術に感心した。
I was impressed by her adept conversational skills.
Means proficient or skilled, often used for language ability or knowledge.
彼はフランス語に堪能だ。
He is adept at French.
An idiomatic phrase meaning 'skillful' or 'adept', literally 'good at one's craft'.
あの職人は腕がいい。
That craftsman is adept.