Translation guide
Describes a person who is highly skilled, especially in manual or technical work. Often used in contexts like 'a skilled hand at surgery' or 'a skilled hand in the kitchen.'
Referring to someone who is adept at tasks requiring hand skills, such as a craftsman, surgeon, or artist.
Literally 'skillful arm/hand,' this is a common term for a highly capable person, especially in manual or technical work. Can be used as a noun or adjective.
彼は腕利きの外科医だ。
He is a skilled surgeon.
腕利きの職人を探している。
I'm looking for a skilled craftsman.
A more formal term for an expert or skilled person, emphasizing experience and proficiency. Suitable for technical or professional contexts.
この作業には熟練者が必要だ。
This task requires a skilled hand.
A master or virtuoso, often used for traditional arts or highly specialized skills. Implies exceptional, almost legendary ability.
彼は彫刻の名人だ。
He is a master sculptor.
Describing the quality of being adept at a task, often in phrases like 'with a skilled hand.'
Refers to one's skill or ability, often used in contexts like cooking, sports, or craftsmanship. Can be modified with adjectives like 見事な (splendid) or 確かな (sure).
彼女の料理の腕前は素晴らしい。
Her cooking skills are excellent.
確かな腕前で手術を行った。
He performed the surgery with a skilled hand.
Emphasizes efficiency and dexterity in handling tasks. Often used for quick, neat work.
Literally 'skillful hand movement,' used for precise manual actions, like a magician's sleight of hand or a chef's knife skills.
シェフの巧みな手さばきに見とれた。
I was captivated by the chef's skilled hand movements.
Referring to someone who is highly competent in a non-manual area, like negotiation or management.
A go-getter or capable person, often used in business contexts. Implies both skill and assertiveness.
彼はやり手の営業マンだ。
He is a skilled salesman.
Literally 'quick arm,' used as a noun or adjective for a sharp, capable person, especially in business or politics.
I'm amazed at his skilled handiwork.
敏腕な弁護士を雇った。
We hired a skilled lawyer.