賢(かしこ)い

かしこい
adjective (i-adjective)
clever, wise, smart
1. clever, wise, intelligent
Having or showing good judgment, quick understanding, or practical wisdom.
賢(かしこ)い子(こ)ですね。
What a clever child.
賢(かしこ)い選択(せんたく)だと思(おも)う。
I think it's a wise choice.
この犬(いぬ)はとても賢(かしこ)い。
This dog is very smart.
賢(かしこ)い消費者(しょうひしゃ)になろう。
Let's become wise consumers.
賢(かしこ)く節約(せつやく)する方法(ほうほう)。
Ways to save money wisely.

賢(かしこ)い is an i-adjective meaning clever or wise, emphasizing practical wisdom and good judgment.

FORMS:

  • Adverb: 賢(かしこ)く (wisely, cleverly)
  • Noun form: 賢(かしこ)さ (cleverness, wisdom)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 賢(かしこ)い選択(せんたく): wise choice
  • 賢(かしこ)い消費者(しょうひしゃ): smart consumer
  • 賢(かしこ)く使(つか)う: to use wisely

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 賢(かしこ)い: wise, clever (practical wisdom)
  • 頭(あたま)がいい: smart, intelligent (general intelligence)
  • 利口(りこう): clever, smart (quick-witted)
  • 知的(ちてき): intellectual (academic)

USAGE:
賢(かしこ)い can describe both people and animals. It often implies making good decisions rather than just being intelligent.

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