also: うでのよい
腕のいい · i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 腕のいい | 腕のよくない |
| Polite | 腕のいいです | 腕のよくないですalso 腕のよくありません |
| Past polite | 腕のよかったです | 腕のよくなかったですalso 腕のよくありませんでした |
| Past | 腕のよかった | 腕のよくなかった |
| Te-form | 腕のよくて | 腕のよくなくて |
| Adverbial | 腕のよく | |
| Conditional | 腕のよければ | 腕のよくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 腕のよかったら | 腕のよくなかったら |
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
skilled; competent; good at one's work
Describes a person who is highly capable in a practical skill, craft, or profession. Often used attributively (腕のいい職人, 腕のいい医者).
He is a skilled chef.
I'm looking for a competent carpenter.
Standard kanji-kana spelling; いい is the modern colloquial form.
More formal or written variant using 良い; can also be read うでのいい.
Kana-mixed spelling with よい; slightly more formal than いい.
Phrase composed of 腕 (arm, skill) + の (possessive particle) + いい/よい (good). Literally 'good of arm', metaphorically extending to manual dexterity and professional competence.