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  4. 上手に

上手に

jouzu ni
skillfully, well, proficiently

彼女はピアノを上手に弾くことができます。

She can play the piano skillfully.


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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