Translation of Japanese word "賢い" to English
賢い
かしこい
[kashikoi]
IPA: /kaɕi̥koi̥/
Meaning
AdjectiveShowing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
How to use
賢い (kashikoi) — 'wise / clever / smart / intelligent'. 賢い選択 — wise choice. 賢く生きる — live wisely.
🇬🇧 English
wise / clever
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 賢い
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かしこい
Romaji Transcription: kashikoi
Example Sentences
彼は賢い人です。
かれはかしこいひとです。
He is a wise person.
彼女は賢い考えを持っています。
かのじょはかしこいかんがえをもっています。
She has wise thoughts.
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What does the Japanese word "賢い" mean?▼
The Japanese word "賢い" means "wise / clever" in English.
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The word "賢い" is read as "かしこい" (kashikoi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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