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敏腕 (びんわん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
highly capable ; competent ; skilled ; ability
Often describes a person who is especially capable and effective in their work. It is common as a no-adjective before a role noun, as a na-adjective predicate, and in set-like phrases such as 敏腕を振るう.
新あたら しい 部ぶ 長ちょう は 敏びん 腕わん で 、 赤あか 字じ 部ぶ 門もん を 一いち 年ねん で 立た て 直なお し た 。
The new department head was highly competent and turned the money-losing division around in a year.
Kanji 敏 cleverness, agile, alert Similar words 有ゆう 能のう A broader word for being capable or competent; 敏腕 more strongly suggests impressive practical skill and effectiveness, often in a professional role.
腕うで 利き き Also means highly skilled, especially at a trade or practical skill; 敏腕 sounds a little more formal or professional and is common with occupations such as lawyer, reporter, or manager.
やり 手て Means a go-getter or capable operator, sometimes with a shrewd or pushy nuance; 敏腕 is generally more positive and straightforwardly complimentary.
Etymology A Sino-Japanese compound written with 敏, associated with quickness or sharpness, and 腕, which can mean both 'arm' and by extension 'skill' or 'ability'. The compound conventionally conveys quick, effective competence.
