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Skilled, adept, or proficient at something, often implying a high level of ability or experience.
彼女はピアノを達者に弾く
She plays the piano skillfully.
彼は達者な手さばきで料理を作る
He cooks with adept hands.
Often used to describe someone who is good at a particular skill or activity.
In good health, especially for an older person.
おじいさんはまだ達者だ
Grandpa is still in good health.
彼女は90歳だが達者に過ごしている
She is 90 years old but is still in good health.
This usage is often used to describe elderly people who are still active and healthy.
When describing someone's health, '達者な' is often used to emphasize that they are still active and healthy despite their age.
This word generally carries a positive connotation, so it is best used to describe someone or something favorably.
From the noun '達者' (tassha), meaning 'skill' or 'expertise', with the adjective suffix 'な' (na).
The word can be used to describe both physical skills and general health, often with a positive connotation.