Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 上手(うわて) in Japanese

上手
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
うわて, かみて
Romaji
uwate, kamite
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    upper part
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    upper stream; upper course of a river
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV)
  • Parts of speech
    adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    skillful (only in comparisons); dexterity (only in comparisons)
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    over-arm grip on opponent's belt (sumo)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

4 strokes

hand

On'Yomi: シュ, ズ

Kun'Yomi: て, て-, -て, た-

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

above, up

On'Yomi: ジョウ, ショウ, シャン

Kun'Yomi: 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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