手腕(しゅわん)

しゅわん
noun
skill; ability; capability; competence
1. skill; ability; capability; competence
The ability to accomplish tasks effectively, especially in professional, business, or leadership contexts. Implies practical competence and the ability to get results.
彼(かれ)は経営(けいえい)の手腕(しゅわん)を発揮(はっき)した。
He demonstrated his management skills.
交渉(こうしょう)の手腕(しゅわん)が問(と)われる場面(ばめん)だ。
This is a situation where negotiation skills are put to the test.
辣腕(らつわん)の弁護士(べんごし)として知(し)られている。
He's known as a highly capable lawyer.

COMPOUND STRUCTURE:
手(しゅ) (hand) + 腕(わん) (arm)

Literally "hand and arm" - metaphorically refers to one's capability to handle and execute tasks.

NUANCE:

手腕(しゅわん) emphasizes:

  • Practical ability to achieve results
  • Competence in handling complex situations
  • Leadership and management capacity
  • Professional expertise

Often used in business and professional contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 手腕(しゅわん)を発揮(はっき)する - to demonstrate one's ability
  • 手腕(しゅわん)が問(と)われる - one's ability is tested
  • 経営(けいえい)手腕(しゅわん) - management ability
  • 交渉(こうしょう)手腕(しゅわん) - negotiation skills
  • 政治(せいじ)手腕(しゅわん) - political acumen

RELATED COMPOUNDS:

  • 辣腕(らつわん) - shrewdness, strong ability (often 「辣腕(らつわん)の〜」)
  • 敏腕(びんわん) - capable, competent (often 「敏腕(びんわん)な〜」)
  • 凄腕(すごうで) - amazing skill, expert

SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:

  • 腕前(うでまえ) - skill, ability (often for crafts/sports)
  • 実力(じつりょく) - actual ability
  • 能力(のうりょく) - capability (general)
  • 力量(りきりょう) - capacity, competence

REGISTER:
Slightly formal. Common in business and news contexts.

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Added 2026.1.19 22:50
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