“Clever person” in Japanese
Short answer
Clever person in Japanese is “利口者” (rikoumono). Full meaning: clever person.
Other ways to say “Clever person” in Japanese
才物
saibutsu talented person, clever person
才人
saijin talented person, clever person
巧者
kousha cleverness, skill, tact; clever person (in a particular field), skillful person (skilful)
役者
yakusha actor, actress; man of wits, clever person, cunning fellow
こうしゃ
kousha cleverness, skill, tact; clever person (in a particular field), skillful person (skilful)
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