(たさい)

たさい
adjective (na)
talented; versatile; gifted
See also: 多彩(たさい) (colorful, varied)
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(かのじょ)多才(たさい)(ひと)だ。
She is a talented person.
多才(たさい)なアーティストとして()られている。
Known as a versatile artist.
(かれ)音楽(おんがく)()文章(ぶんしょう)上手(じょうず)で、本当(ほんとう)多才(たさい)人物(じんぶつ)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(たげいたさい) (many arts and many talents), which is more emphatic.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 多才(たさい)(ひと) (talented person)
  • 多才(たさい)芸術家(げいじゅつか) (versatile artist)
  • 多芸多才(たげいたさい) (many arts and many talents)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 多彩(たさい): colorful, varied — homophone, but describes variety rather than talent
  • 有能(ゆうのう): capable, competent — emphasizes ability rather than breadth of talents