上手にやる

jouzu ni yaru
phraseIntermediate💡 to do something well
general

to perform a task skillfully or competently

彼女は上手にピアノを弾く。

She plays the piano skillfully.

上手に英語を話すためには練習が必要だ。

You need practice to speak English well.

💡

This phrase emphasizes the quality of execution, often used to praise someone's ability.

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💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used to praise someone's skills or abilities, such as in cooking, playing an instrument, or speaking a language.

Gold Rule

Politeness

While the phrase itself is neutral, the context in which it is used can determine its formality. For example, using it with a humble suffix like 'ます' can make it more polite.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 上手 (jouzu, meaning 'skilled' or 'good at') and やる (yaru, meaning 'to do'). The phrase emphasizes performing an action with skill.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to compliment someone's ability or to describe a task done well. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

上手
skilled, good at
adjective
+
in a (certain) way
particle
+
やる
to do
verb
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