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手利き (てきき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Kanji 利 profit, advantage, benefit Related words 腕うで 前まえ 腕前 is a more common word for skill or ability, often used in broader contexts. 手利き specifically emphasizes manual dexterity or hand skill.
手て 際ぎわ 手際 refers to the way something is handled or the skill in execution, often with a nuance of efficiency or neatness. 手利き focuses more on the inherent manual ability.
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I'm always impressed by his skill.
Skill is what counts in this job.
Built from Etymology Compound of 手 (hand) and 利き (effectiveness, skill). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word literally suggests 'hand effectiveness'.
