“Quick on the uptake” in Japanese
Short answer
Quick on the uptake in Japanese is “勘がいい” (kangaii). Full meaning: quick on the uptake, quick to catch on, perceptive, intuitive.
Other ways to say “Quick on the uptake” in Japanese
勘のいい
kannoii quick on the uptake, quick to catch on, perceptive, intuitive
ツーと言えばカー
tsuutoiebakaa quick to take a hint, very responsive, quick on the uptake
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