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上手な人
jōzu na hito
skilled person
彼はピアノが上手な人です。
He is a skilled person at playing the piano.
general
A person who is skilled or proficient in a particular activity or field.
彼女は英語が上手な人です。
She is a skilled person in English.
彼は料理が上手な人です。
He is a skilled person in cooking.
The phrase is often used to compliment someone's abilities in a specific area.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Polite Usage
This phrase is often used in polite conversations to compliment someone's skills without sounding boastful.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The phrase is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal settings, but it's important to specify the skill being complimented.
Word Origin
Derived from '上手' (jōzu) meaning 'skilled' or 'proficient' and '人' (hito) meaning 'person'.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to praise someone's abilities in a polite and respectful manner. It can be applied to various skills such as cooking, playing an instrument, or speaking a language.
Word Breakdown
上手
skilled, proficient
adjectiveな
connecting particle
particle人
person
noun和英辞典