Describes mental quickness, agility, or sharpness. Often used in compounds like 敏感 (sensitive) or 機敏 (alert). Antonym: 鈍 (どん, dull).
Antonyms: 鈍
彼は敏な頭脳の持ち主だ。
He has a sharp mind.
敏な動きで相手をかわした。
He dodged his opponent with nimble movements.
dull; slow; dim-witted
sensitive; alert; susceptible
oversensitivity; nervousness; hypersensitivity
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
highly capable; competent; skilled; ability
nimble; agile; quick · quick-witted; sharp; alert
The kanji 敏 has been used historically to represent quickness and sharpness. The reading びん is the on'yomi, commonly used in compounds. The exact derivation is uncertain.
intelligent; discerning; sharp-minded
slowness; inertness; dullness · inability; lack of talent; stupidity
clever; quick-witted; sharp
quickness; alacrity; promptness
sharp-minded; keen; acute
sagacity; cleverness