八はち面めん六ろっ臂ぴ

noun

versatile; all-round; jack of all trades

Describes a person who is competent and active in many different fields. Often used in a positive sense, but can imply breadth rather than depth. Literally 'eight faces and six arms'.

• 彼かれは八はち面めん六ろっ臂ぴの活かつ躍やくで会かい社しゃを支ささえている。

  He supports the company with his versatile and all-round efforts.

• 八はち面めん六ろっ臂ぴの才さい能のうを持もつ人ひとは珍めずらしい。

  People with versatile talents are rare.