Word details
上手
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 上手.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
upper part
2
かみて only
upper stream; upper course of a river
3
かみて only
right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV)
Examples
妙子は上手から登場して。
Taeko, come on from stage left.
4
うわて only; Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
skillful (in comparisons); dexterity
5
うわて only; Sumo
over-arm grip on opponent's belt
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