達者(たっしゃ)

たっしゃ
na-adjective
skillful; healthy; in good health
healthevaluation
1. skillful; proficient; good at
Describes someone who is highly skilled or adept at something, especially speaking, physical activities, or social interaction.
彼女(かのじょ)は口(くち)が達者(たっしゃ)だ。
She has a way with words.
商売(しょうばい)が達者(たっしゃ)な人(ひと)だ。
He's a person skilled at business.
あの子(こ)は身体(からだ)が達者(たっしゃ)で、スポーツなら何(なん)でもこなす。
That kid is physically gifted and can handle any sport.
2. healthy; in good health; vigorous
Describes someone who is in good physical condition, especially elderly people who remain active and well.
おばあちゃんは達者(たっしゃ)ですか。
Is your grandmother in good health?
九十歳(きゅうじっさい)でまだ達者(たっしゃ)だ。
Still healthy at ninety years old.
お互(たが)い達者(たっしゃ)で暮(く)らしましょう。
Let's both live in good health.

A versatile word with two distinct senses. The skillful sense often appears in set phrases like 口(くち)が達者(たっしゃ) (eloquent, glib). The healthy sense is especially common when asking about or describing elderly people's well-being.

Common collocations

  • 口(くち)が達者(たっしゃ): eloquent, glib, having a silver tongue
  • 身体(からだ)が達者(たっしゃ): physically fit, in good shape
  • 達者(たっしゃ)で暮(く)らす: to live in good health
  • お達者(たっしゃ)で: take care (farewell greeting)

Similar words

  • 上手(じょうず): good at, skilled — more general and common for everyday skills
  • 元気(げんき): healthy, energetic — broader and more casual than the health sense of 達者(たっしゃ)
  • 丈夫(じょうぶ): healthy, sturdy — emphasizes physical robustness rather than overall well-being

Related Words

Compare: 上手(じょうず) (good at, skilled)
Compare: 元気(げんき) (healthy, energetic)
Compare: 丈夫(じょうぶ) (healthy, sturdy)
Compare: ぴんぴんしている (to be lively and well)
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Added 2026.3.29 21:11 · Revised 2026.9.12 2:09
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