Translation guide
Describing someone with natural ability or skill. Japanese often uses specific nouns or adjective-based phrases rather than a single direct equivalent.
Referring to someone with notable talent or ability in a general sense.
A straightforward and common way to say 'a person who has talent'. It is neutral and widely understood.
He is truly a talented person.
Emphasizes capability and competence, often in a professional or practical context.
She is a talented person who can handle any task.
Often used for someone who is excellent or outstanding, frequently in academic or professional settings.
He is a talented person who graduated top of his class.
Describing someone with exceptional, often innate, talent that sets them apart.
Means 'genius'. Used for someone with extraordinary intellectual or creative ability. Can be used casually or seriously.
He is a talented person in mathematics (a math genius).
Refers to a 'demon-like talent', someone with exceptional and often unconventional ability. More literary and dramatic.
Highlighting high-level skill acquired through practice, often in arts, crafts, or sports.
A master or expert in a particular field, especially traditional arts, games, or crafts. Implies recognized excellence.
He is a talented person (a master) of shogi.
An expert or master who has reached a high level of proficiency through long practice. Often used in martial arts or skills.
A simple and common way to say 'a person who is good at something'. Less intense than 'master'.
She is a talented person (good at singing).
Referring to a young person who shows great potential or early achievement.
A person of exceptional talent, often used for promising young individuals in sports, business, or arts.
He is a talented person (a promising talent) expected to do great things.
Literally 'promising young person'. A common phrase in business or sports contexts.
The phrase 'talented person' does not have a single direct equivalent in Japanese. Instead, describe the person using adjective phrases like 才能がある (has talent) or specific nouns like 天才 (genius) depending on context.
才能がある (sainou ga aru) focuses on innate talent. 有能 (yuunou) emphasizes practical capability and efficiency. 優秀 (yuushuu) highlights excellence, often in academic or competitive settings.
He is called a talented person (a genius) in the film world.
彼は料理の達人だ。
He is a talented person (a master) of cooking.
He is attracting attention as a talented young person.