Word details

さとい

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word さとい.

Dictionary

Entry

聡い敏い~い Adj.Usually kanaFreq #17721
1

clever; smart

Examples
さりげなく聡いこの子にはうかつな事はとても言えない。
You just can't let things slip around this nonchalantly smart girl.
2

sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

wise, fast learner

14 strokesFrequency 1,507JLPT N1Grade 9

On

ソウ

Kun

さと.いみみざと.い

Nanori

さとさとしさとるあきあきらとしさたみのる

cleverness, agile, alert

10 strokesFrequency 1,042JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ビン

Kun

さとい

Nanori

さとしちょうとし

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