“Clever” in Japanese
Short answer
Clever in Japanese is “聡い” (satoi). Full meaning: clever, smart; sharp (ear, etc.), sensitive, discerning.
Other ways to say “Clever” in Japanese
小賢しい
kozakashii clever, shrewd, crafty, cunning, pretentious, impertinent, insolent
利口
rikou clever, intelligent, bright, smart, wise, sensible, shrewd; well-behaved (esp. of children and pets), obedient, good
捷い
hashikkoi smart, clever; agile, nimble, quick
賢い
kashikoi wise, clever, smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets), obedient, good
怜悧
reiri clever, bright, sharp, wise, intelligent, sagacious
利発
rihatsu clever, bright, smart, intelligent
慧敏
keibin clever, of quick intellect
敏い
satoi clever, smart; sharp (ear, etc.), sensitive, discerning
聰い
satoi clever, smart; sharp (ear, etc.), sensitive, discerning
さとう
satoi clever, smart; sharp (ear, etc.), sensitive, discerning
さとい
satoi clever, smart; sharp (ear, etc.), sensitive, discerning
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