Translation and Meaning of: 上手 - uwate
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 上手 (uwate) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: uwate
Kana: うわて
Type: Substantive
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Translation / Meaning: 1. Top; upper flow; left side (of a stage); 2. Skill (only in comparisons); dexterity (only in comparisons)
Meaning in English: 1. upper part;upper stream;left side (of a stage); 2. skillful (only in comparisons);dexterity (only in comparisons)
Definition: Excellent skills and abilities. Good.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (上手) uwate
上手 (じょうず) is a Japanese word that can have multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used. It is usually translated as "good", "skilled", "experienced" or "proficient". It can be used to describe someone's ability in a certain activity, such as playing a musical instrument, cooking, playing a sport, speaking a foreign language, among other things. The etymology of the word 上手 is composed of two kanji: 上 (jou) meaning "above" or "superior" and 手 (te) meaning "hand" or "skill". Together they form the idea of "superior skill" or "above average skill". The word is often used in expressions such as 上手になる (jouzu ni naru), which means "to become skilled" or "to improve one's skills".How to Write in Japanese - (上手) uwate
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (上手) uwate:
Synonyms and Similar - (上手) uwate
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
巧み; 熟練; 腕前; 技巧; 器用; 神妙; 妙技; 精通; 精巧; 熟達
Words containing: 上手
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Words with the same pronunciation: うわて uwate
Example Sentences - (上手) uwate
Below are some example sentences:
中々上手になりましたね。
Chuu chuu jouzu ni narimashita ne
You've improved a lot.
You got better.
- 中々 (nakanaka) - adverb meaning "quite", "very"
- 上手 (jouzu) - adjective meaning "good", "skillful"
- に (ni) - particle that indicates the way or manner in which something is done
- なりました (narimashita) - verb meaning "become", "stay"
- ね (ne) - particle indicating a rhetorical question or confirmation
私はプレゼントを包むのが上手です。
Watashi wa purezento wo tsutsumu no ga jouzu desu
I'm good at wrapping presents.
I'm good at wrapping presents.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- プレゼント (purezento) - noun meaning "gift"
- を (wo) - direct object particle indicating the object of the action
- 包む (tsutsumu) - "Wrap"
- のが (noga) - particle that indicates the subject of the skill
- 上手 (jouzu) - adjective meaning "good at"
- です (desu) - linking verb that indicates the state or quality of the subject
段々上手になります。
Dandan jouzu ni narimasu
I am gradually improving.
Gradually it will become better.
- 段々 (dan dan) - gradually
- 上手 (jouzu) - skilled, good at something
- に (ni) - particle that indicates how something is done
- なります (narimasu) - become
会話が上手ですか？
Kaiwa ga jouzu desu ka?
Are you good at conversation?
Are you good at conversation?
- 会話 - means "conversation" in Japanese.
- が - Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
- 上手 - It means "good at" or "skilled at" in Japanese.
- です - The verb "ser" in Japanese, used to indicate a polite assertion.
- か - Japanese grammatical particle indicating a question.
彼はボールを転がすのが上手です。
Kare wa bōru o korogasu no ga jouzu desu
He is good at rolling the ball.
- 彼 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "he"
- は - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- ボール - Japanese noun that means "ball"
- を - Japanese particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 転がす - Japanese verb meaning "to roll"
- のが - Japanese particle that indicates the nominalization of the previous verb
- 上手 - Japanese adjective that means "good at"
- です - Japanese linking verb that indicates the formality and politeness of the sentence
彼女はとても上手に人を扱う。
Kanojo wa totemo jouzu ni hito o atsukau
She is very good at dealing with people.
She treats people very well.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - she
- は (wa) - topic particle
- とても (totemo) - very
- 上手 (jouzu) - skillful, good
- に (ni) - target particle
- 人 (hito) - person
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 扱う (atsukau) - deal with, treat
彼女は踊りの振りが上手です。
Kanojo wa odori no furi ga jouzu desu
She is good at doing the dance moves.
She is good at dancing.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - Ela
- は (wa) - Topic particle
- 踊り (odori) - Dance
- の (no) - Possessive particle
- 振り (furi) - Movements
- が (ga) - Subject particle
- 上手 (jouzu) - Skill, skillful
- です (desu) - Polite way of being
彼女はピアノを上手に弾く。
Kanojo wa piano wo jouzu ni hiku
She plays the piano very well.
She plays the piano well.
- 彼女 - she
- は - topic particle
- ピアノ - piano
- を - direct object particle
- 上手に - habilidosamente
- 弾く - play an instrument)
発音が上手ですね。
Hatsuon ga jouzu desu ne
I'm good at pronunciation.
- 発音 - pronunciation
- が - subject particle
- 上手 - skillful, good
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
- ね - confirmation/expectation particle
聞き取りが上手ですね。
Kikitori ga jouzu desu ne
I'm good at listening.
- 聞き取り - "Compreensão auditiva" means "listening comprehension" in Japanese.
- が - grammatical particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
- 上手 - Adjective that means "good" or "skillful" in Japanese.
- です - The verb "ser" in Japanese, used to indicate a polite assertion.
- ね - grammatical particle that indicates a rhetorical question or a confirmation.
- . - period indicating the end of the sentence.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "1. Top; upper flow; left side (of a stage); 2. Skill (only in comparisons); dexterity (only in comparisons)" é "(上手) uwate". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
