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Definition and meaning of - うまい in Japanese

うまい
umai

N4

1.tasty, good

このりょうりは うまいです。
This dish is tasty.
2.good at

Adjective

彼は野球がうまい。
He's good at baseball.
うまい上手い
umai

N4

1.possessing great skill or expertise in something.

I-adjective (keiyoushi)

彼は上手いピアノを弾きます。
He plays the piano skillfully.
彼女は上手い絵を描きます。
She draws good pictures.
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2.having a skillful or adept quality.

I-adjective (keiyoushi)

この料理はとても上手いです。
This dish is very delicious.
彼女は上手いケーキを作ります。
She makes delicious cakes.
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3.successful, fortunate, and promising.

I-adjective (keiyoushi)

彼は上手いビジネスマンで、成功を収めている。
He is a skilled businessman and has achieved success.
その新しいアイデアは上手いと思われる。
The new idea is considered promising.
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はなび

花火

hanabi

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うまい
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