手際(てぎわ)のいい

てぎわのいい
expression
efficient, skillful, deft
descriptive
1. efficient, skillful, deft, adroit
Describes someone who handles tasks smoothly and efficiently, getting things done quickly and well.
手際(てぎわ)のいい仕事(しごと)ぶりだ。
That's efficient work.
あの店員(てんいん)は手際(てぎわ)がいいので、注文(ちゅうもん)がすぐ出(で)てくる。
That clerk is efficient, so orders come out quickly.
手際(てぎわ)よく料理(りょうり)を作(つく)る姿(すがた)に感心(かんしん)した。
I was impressed by how deftly she prepared the meal.

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Usage: 手際(てぎわ) (literally 'hand situation') refers to the skill and efficiency with which someone handles tasks. It is most often used in positive constructions (手際(てぎわ)がいい), but 手際(てぎわ)が悪(わる)い (clumsy, slow) is also common.

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