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上手に

jouzu ni
adverb★Intermediate— skillfully, well, proficiently
general

In a skillful or proficient manner; well

彼は上手に日本語を話します。

He speaks Japanese well.

上手に料理を作ることができますか?

Can you cook well?

💡

Often used to describe someone's ability in performing an action or skill.

Collocations

上手に話すto speak well上手に演奏するto play (an instrument) well上手に作るto make/cook well

Synonyms

うまく巧みに見事に

Antonyms

下手に不器用に

Related Phrases

上手なadjective
skillful, good at
下手にphrase
poorly, unskillfully

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is commonly used to compliment someone's skills or abilities.

⚡Gold Rule

Complimentary Context

Often used to give compliments, so it's polite and positive.

📖Word Origin

Derived from '上手' (jouzu) meaning 'skillful' or 'good at something' with the adverbial particle 'に' (ni).

📝Usage Notes

Can be used to describe both physical and mental abilities. Often used in formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

上手
skillful, good at
root
+
に
adverbial particle
suffix
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