“Capable person” in Japanese
Short answer
Capable person in Japanese is “人才” (jinsai). Full meaning: capable person, talented person.
Other ways to say “Capable person” in Japanese
人材
jinzai capable person, talented person; human resources, personnel
やり手
yarite skilled person, capable person, shrewd person, go-getter, hotshot; doer, performer, agent; giver, bestower
敏腕家
binwanka capable person, shrewd person
ヤリ手
yarite skilled person, capable person, shrewd person, go-getter, hotshot; doer, performer, agent; giver, bestower
豪腕
gouwan strong arm, stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job, capable person
材
zai wood, lumber, timber; (raw) material, stuff; talent, ability, capable person
ザイ
zai wood, lumber, timber; (raw) material, stuff; talent, ability, capable person
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