Meaning of 上手 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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上手JLPT 5
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Kana Readingじょうず, じょうて, じょうしゅ
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Romajijōzu, jōte, jōshu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- skill; skillful; dexterity
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- flattery
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Example Sentences
上手, じょうず, じょうて, じょうしゅ used in context
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He plays the piano very well.
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Why is it you can write a letter in English this well, but can't speak in it?
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Taeko, come on from stage left.
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Some people are good talkers and others good listeners.
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Some are called good talkers, and others good listeners.
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Mrs. Suzuki is a very economical housekeeper.
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above, up
On: ジョウ, ショウ, シャン
Kun: うえ, -うえ, うわ-, かみ, あ.げる, -あ.げる, あ.がる, -あ.がる, あ.がり, -あ.がり, のぼ.る, のぼ.り, のぼ.せる, のぼ.す, よ.す
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