敏腕
Meanings
1
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.
She is known as a highly capable lawyer.
The new department head was highly competent and turned the money-losing division around in a year.
He showed great ability at the negotiating table.
Usage patterns
- 敏腕の〈人〉a highly capable (lawyer, reporter, manager, etc.)
A highly capable lawyer solved that difficult case.
- 敏腕を発揮するto display one's competence/skill
The new department head showed off his competence right after taking the post.
- 敏腕として知られるto be known as highly capable
She is well known in the industry as being highly capable.
Expressions
- 敏腕を振るうshow one's competence; demonstrate one's skill