1.
skillful, dexterous, handy
Having skill in using one's hands or managing practical tasks.
手が器用だ。
Good with one's hands.
器用に折り紙を作る。
To make origami skillfully.
彼女は手先が器用で、何でも作れる。
She's good with her hands and can make anything.
2.
clever, versatile
Able to handle many different things well.
器用な人だ。
A versatile person.
彼は器用にいろいろな仕事をこなす。
He handles various jobs skillfully.
器用貧乏という言葉があるように、何でもできる人は、一つのことを極めにくいこともある。
As the saying 'jack of all trades, master of none' suggests, someone who can do anything may have difficulty mastering one thing.
器用 describes skill with hands or general capability.
FORMS:
- 器用な (attributive form)
- 器用に (adverb: skillfully)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 手先が器用 (good with one's hands)
- 器用にこなす (to handle skillfully)
ANTONYM:
- 不器用 (clumsy, unskillful)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 器用: handy, dexterous (hands)
- 上手: good at, skilled
- 巧み: skillful (craftsmanship)
Related Words
Antonym:
不器用 (clumsy)