Word details
器用貧乏
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 器用貧乏.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
器
utensil, vessel, receptacle, implement, instrument, ability, container, tool, set
15 strokesFrequency 525JLPT N2Grade 4
On
キ
Kun
うつわ
用
utilize, business, service, use, employ
5 strokesFrequency 107JLPT N3Grade 2
On
ヨウ
Kun
もち.いる
Nanori
たから
貧
poverty, poor
11 strokesFrequency 1,211JLPT N2Grade 5
On
ヒンビン
Kun
まず.しい
乏
destitution, scarce, limited
3 strokesFrequency 1,646JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ボウ
Kun
とぼ.しいとも.しい
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