利口

俐巧、 悧巧、 利巧

Reading

Kana: りこう
Romaji: rikou
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

clever; intelligent; wise; bright; sharp; sensible; smart; shrewd

2

well-behaved (of kids, animals, etc); obedient; good

Note: usu. as お利口
See also: お利口
3

good (with words)

Note: archaism

Kanji

Readings: リ、 き.く
Meanings: profit, advantage, benefit
Readings: コウ、 ク、 くち
Meaning: mouth
Readings: リ、 かしこ.い
Meaning: clever
Readings: コウ、 たく.み、 たく.む、 うま.い
Meanings: adroit, skilled, ingenuity
Reading: 
Meaning: clever

Example Sentences

利口(りこう)だね。
➥He is smart.
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(かれ)利口(りこう)少年(しょうねん)だ。
➥He is a clever boy.
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(かれ)(わたし)より利口(りこう)だ。
➥He is more clever than me.
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ジョンは利口(りこう)だ。
➥John is clever.
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トムは利口(りこう)そうだ。
➥Tom looks like a clever boy.
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彼女(かのじょ)はとても利口(りこう)だ。
➥She's as clever as they make 'em.
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