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上手

Readings

Kana: うわて、かみて
Romaji: uwate, kamite
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Definitions

1

upper part

2

upper stream; upper course of a river

3

right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV)

4

skillful (only in comparisons); dexterity (only in comparisons)

5

over-arm grip on opponent's belt

(Sumo term)

Kanji

Readings: ジョウ、 ショウ、 シャン、 うえ、 -うえ、 うわ-、 かみ、 あ.げる、 -あ.げる、 あ.がる、 -あ.がる、 あ.がり、 -あ.がり、 のぼ.る、 のぼ.り、 のぼ.せる、 のぼ.す、 よ.す
Meanings: above, up
Readings: シュ、 ズ、 て、 て-、 -て、 た-
Meaning: hand

Example Sentences

料理(りょうり)うまいね。
➥You are a good cook, aren't you?
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うまい(こと)()うね。
➥You put things well.
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料理(りょうり)上手(じょうず)ですね。
➥You are a good cook.
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(かれ)(はなし)上手(うま)い。
➥He is a good speaker.
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(はなし)がうますぎるよ。
➥That's too good to be true.
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彼女(かのじょ)()上手(じょうず)だ。
➥She has good handwriting.
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