Meaning
器用 (きよう, kiyou) is a JLPT N3 adjectival noun meaning “skillful,handy”.
Kanji in this word
Example sentences 12
彼はかなり器用な人です。
He is very good with his hands.
あなたは器用だ。
You are clever.
私は不器用です。
I'm all thumbs.
彼は手が不器用だ。
He is clumsy with his hands.
君は手先が器用だね。
You have a light hand, don't you?
彼女は不器用である。
She is awkward.
マックスは手先が器用だ。
Max is clever with his fingers.
その女の子は指先が器用だ。
The girl is skillful with her fingers.
彼は不器用のようにみえます。
He seems to be all thumbs.
あなたは本当に不器用ですね。
You are really clumsy, aren't you!
食器用洗剤で手がかぶれました。
I got a rash on my hands from dishwasher detergent.
妹は不器用で、料理も苦手なの。
My little sister is clumsy and not good at cooking.