noun
Refers to a person's innate talent or capability. Somewhat formal and literary; in everyday speech, 才能 (さいのう) is more common.
彼は若くしてその才器を認められた。
His talent was recognized at a young age.
彼女の才器は多くの人を驚かせた。
Her ability surprised many people.
Common word for talent or ability; used in everyday conversation. 才器 is more formal and literary.
Compound of 才 (さい, 'talent') and 器 (き, 'vessel' or 'capacity'), suggesting a person's capacity for talent. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.