器用
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Base na-adjective form. Used with 『な』 (na) before nouns, e.g., 『器用な人』 (kiyou na hito, 'skillful person').
Theme
In a DIY workshop, User is working on a craft project with their friend, Ken, who is known for being handy.
器用
きよう
skillful / handy
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'key' (sounds like 'ki' in 器用) that opens any lock — a skillful person is as handy as a master key! 'Key' → 器用 (kiyou, 'skillful').
Cultural Note
In Japan, being 『器用』 (kiyou, 'skillful') is highly valued, especially in crafts, cooking, or DIY projects. It's often used to compliment someone's dexterity or ability to handle tasks efficiently.
Forms
Base: 器用Base na-adjective form. Used with 『な』 (na) before nouns, e.g., 『器用な人』 (kiyou na hito, 'skillful person').
Negative: 器用じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'not') after the base form → 『器用じゃない』 (kiyou janai).
Past: 器用だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) after the base form → 『器用だった』 (kiyou datta).
Adverbial: 器用にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) after the base form → 『器用に』 (kiyou ni).
Comparative: より器用Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番器用Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective.