賢い

How to remember it

賢 carries 貝 (cowrie = money) — a wise head thinks of value.

Example sentences

• この犬はとても賢い。

  このいぬはとてもかしこい。

  This dog is very smart.

• 賢い選択だと思う。

  かしこいせんたくだとおもう。

  I think it's a wise choice.

Usage

Praises quick intelligence; works for people, animals, and decisions.

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