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上手にやる
jouzu ni yaru
to do something well
彼は上手に料理を作ることができる。
He can cook 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に
in a (certain) way
particleやる
to do
verb和英辞典