手 際(てぎわ)が良(よ)い

てぎわがよい

expression

skillful; efficient; deft; having good technique

1. skillful; efficient; deft; adept at handling tasks

Describes someone who performs tasks quickly, smoothly, and competently. Emphasizes practical skill and efficiency in execution rather than innate talent.

彼女(かのじょ)は手際(てぎわ)が良(よ)い。

She is very efficient.

手際(てぎわ)良(よ)く料理(りょうり)を作(つく)る。

To cook skillfully and efficiently.

スタッフが手際(てぎわ)良(よ)く会場(かいじょう)を準備(じゅんび)してくれたおかげで、予定(よてい)通(どお)り始(はじ)められた。

Thanks to the staff efficiently setting up the venue, we were able to start on schedule.

手際(てぎわ) means "skill in handling" or "dexterity" — from 手(て) (hand) + 際(ぎわ) (manner, edge). The expression praises someone's practical ability to get things done smoothly.

Usage

Often used adverbially as 手際(てぎわ)良(よ)く (efficiently, deftly) to modify verbs. The negative 手際(てぎわ)が悪(わる)い describes clumsy or inefficient work. Common in cooking, work, and service contexts.

Common collocations

手際(てぎわ)良(よ)く片付(かたづ)ける — to tidy up efficiently
手際(てぎわ)良(よ)く料理(りょうり)する — to cook deftly
手際(てぎわ)が悪(わる)い — clumsy, inefficient
手際(てぎわ)の良(よ)さ — efficiency, deftness

Similar words

器用(きよう)な — dexterous, handy (innate manual skill)
要領(ようりょう)が良(よ)い — shrewd, knowing how to get things done (street-smart efficiency)
手慣(てな)れた — practiced, experienced (implies familiarity from repetition)

Related Words

Compare: 器用(きよう)な (dexterous, handy)

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Added 2026.3.29 5:12 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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