1.
talented; versatile; gifted in many areas
Having many talents or abilities across different fields. Describes someone who excels in multiple areas rather than just one.
彼女は多才な人だ。
She is a talented person.
多才なアーティストとして知られている。
Known as a versatile artist.
彼は音楽も絵も文章も上手で、本当に多才な人物だ。
He is good at music, art, and writing — a truly versatile person.
USAGE:
Used as a な-adjective to describe people with multiple talents. Often appears in the four-character compound 多芸多才 (many arts and many talents), which is more emphatic.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 多才な人 (talented person)
- 多才な芸術家 (versatile artist)
- 多芸多才 (many arts and many talents)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 多彩: colorful, varied — homophone, but describes variety rather than talent
- 有能: capable, competent — emphasizes ability rather than breadth of talents
Related Words
Homophone:
多彩 (colorful, varied)