上手

How to remember it

上 (up) plus 手 (hand) — a skilled hand raised high in mastery.

Example sentences

• 日本語が上手ですね。

  にほんごがじょうずですね。

  You're good at Japanese.

• 料理が上手です。

  りょうりがじょうずです。

  She is good at cooking.

Usage

na-adjective of praise; takes が, opposite is 下手 (unskillful).

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