sharp person; clever and capable person
Describes someone who is mentally sharp, astute, and highly competent, often with a connotation of being shrewd or resourceful.
He is quite a sharp person, able to bring even difficult negotiations to a close.
That new employee has a reputation for being sharp and capable.
Standard kanji spelling.
Katakana spelling emphasizing the キレ (sharpness) nuance, often used in casual or trendy contexts.
Less common abbreviated kanji form.
Compound of 切れ (kire, 'sharpness, cutting ability') and 者 (mono, 'person'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word figuratively describes a person whose mind is as sharp as a blade.