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辣腕 (らつわん, ratsuwan) Japanese meaning: shrewd | Kotomora
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Related words 有ゆう 能のう 有能 means 'competent' or 'capable' in a general sense, while 辣腕 emphasizes sharpness, decisiveness, and strategic acumen.
切き れ 者もの 切れ者 is a more colloquial term for a sharp, quick-witted person, whereas 辣腕 is more formal and often used in professional descriptions.
Etymology Compound of 辣 (harsh, severe, sharp) and 腕 (arm, ability). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination suggests 'sharp ability' or 'keen skill'.
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He is known as a shrewd manager.
He exercised his resourcefulness and turned the company around.
