Translation guide
Describes a capable, talented, or competent man. Japanese often uses specific terms based on context—work, skill, leadership—rather than a single direct equivalent.
Colloquial term for a competent, reliable man. Often used in workplace contexts.
あの人は本当にできる男だね。
That guy is really a man of ability.
More formal, gender-neutral term for a capable person. Can be used for men.
彼は会社で有能な人物として知られている。
He is known in the company as a man of ability.
Emphasizing natural talent or high skill in a particular area.
Means 'talented man'. Focuses on innate ability or gift.
彼は才能のある男だから、すぐに成功するだろう。
He's a man of ability, so he'll succeed quickly.
Refers to a highly skilled person, often in a trade or craft. Can apply to men.
彼は腕利きの職人だ。
He is a man of ability as a craftsman.
Describes a go-getter, a capable and energetic person, often in business.
A man who is highly capable in his job or profession.
Means 'able' or 'competent', often used in business contexts. Can be used as '敏腕な男'.
彼は敏腕な経営者だ。
He is a man of ability as a manager.
Similar to 敏腕 but implies shrewdness and decisiveness. Often used for businessmen.
A sharp, capable person. Often implies intelligence and quick thinking.
A man with exceptional, often recognized, ability or talent.
Refers to a person of exceptional talent or brilliance. Often used for men.
彼は若い俊才として注目されている。
He is attracting attention as a young man of ability.
Means 'genius' or 'person of outstanding ability'. Often used in educational contexts.
An exceptionally talented person, a 'gem'. Often used in sports or arts.
Directly translating 'man of ability' as '能力の男' is unnatural. Use the terms above depending on context.
Many terms like 有能な人 (ゆうのうなひと) or できる人 (できるひと) are gender-neutral and more common in modern Japanese. Use these unless specifically emphasizing 'man'.
He's quite a man of ability.
辣腕の政治家として知られている。
He is known as a man of ability in politics.
彼は切れ者だから、難しい問題も解決できる。
He's a man of ability, so he can solve difficult problems.
彼は数学の英才だ。
He is a man of ability in mathematics.
彼はチームの逸材だ。
He is a man of ability on the team.