器用貧乏
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 器用貧乏
1
jack of all trades, master of none
Examples
いろいろできるし、みんなから重宝されるのはいいけれど、気がついたら器用貧乏といわれないようにな。
People know how handy you are to have around. You're a real jack-of-all-trades but make sure you don't turn out to be master of none.
Kanji in this Word
器
15 strokes
Frequency: 525
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
utensil
vessel
receptacle
implement
instrument
ability
container
tool
set
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うつわ
用
5 strokes
Frequency: 107
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
utilize
business
service
use
employ
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もち.いる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たから
貧
11 strokes
Frequency: 1211
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
poverty
poor
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒン
ビン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まず.しい
乏
3 strokes
Frequency: 1646
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
destitution
scarce
limited
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とぼ.しい
とも.しい
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