凄腕(すごうで)

すごうで
noun
expert; highly skilled person; pro
1. expert; highly skilled person
A person with exceptional skill or ability; also used as a modifier meaning 'highly skilled.'
彼(かれ)は凄腕(すごうで)の弁護士(べんごし)だ。
He is an expert lawyer.
凄腕(すごうで)シェフの料理(りょうり)を楽(たの)しむ。
To enjoy the cuisine of a highly skilled chef.
凄腕(すごうで)ハッカーに狙(ねら)われた。
I was targeted by an expert hacker.

WORD FORMATION:
凄(すご)い (amazing) + 腕(うで) (arm, skill) → amazing skill = expert

USAGE:

Often used as a modifier before occupation nouns:

  • 凄腕(すごうで)の弁護士(べんごし) - expert lawyer
  • 凄腕(すごうで)シェフ - master chef
  • 凄腕(すごうで)ハッカー - skilled hacker
  • 凄腕(すごうで)営業(えいぎょう)マン - ace salesperson

NUANCE:
凄腕(すごうで) has a slightly informal, admiring tone. It suggests someone whose skills are impressive or even intimidating. Often used in media and casual speech.

RELATED WORDS:

  • 腕前(うでまえ) - skill, ability
  • 敏腕(びんわん) - capable, competent (more formal)
  • 達人(たつじん) - master, expert

Related Words

Related: 腕前(うでまえ) (skill)
Related: 敏腕(びんわん) (capable)
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Added 2026.1.19 13:07 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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