“Capable” in Japanese
Short answer
Capable in Japanese is “有為” (ui). Full meaning: capable, able, talented, promising; perpetual change caused by karma, vicissitudes of life, that which is made.
Other ways to say “Capable” in Japanese
有能
yuunou able, capable, competent, talented, efficient
腕っこき
udekkoki able, capable, competent; able person, person of ability
腕こき
udekoki able, capable, competent; able person, person of ability
ちゃきちゃき
chakichaki trueborn, genuine, pure, full-blooded, thoroughbred, out-and-out; capable, first-class, promising; briskly, smartly
うゐ
ui capable, able, talented, promising; perpetual change caused by karma, vicissitudes of life, that which is made
ゆうのう
yuunou able, capable, competent, talented, efficient
チャキチャキ
chakichaki trueborn, genuine, pure, full-blooded, thoroughbred, out-and-out; capable, first-class, promising; briskly, smartly
腕がいい
udegaii skilled, skillful, skilful, competent, capable, good
腕のいい
udenoii skilled, skillful, skilful, competent, capable, good
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