“Smart” in Japanese
Short answer
Smart in Japanese is “捷い” (hashikkoi). Full meaning: smart, clever; agile, nimble, quick.
Other ways to say “Smart” in Japanese
聡い
satoi clever, smart; sharp (ear, etc.), sensitive, discerning
すばしっこい
subashikkoi nimble, smart, quick
機敏
kibin smart, clever, shrewd, astute, canny, quick-witted, alert, quick, prompt
賢い
kashikoi wise, clever, smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets), obedient, good
瀟洒
shousha stylish, smart, elegant, chic, refined, trim, neat
スマート
sumaato smart (clothing, etc.), stylish; slim, slender; skilful, slick, clever, adroit
粋
sui chic, smart, stylish, tasteful, refined, sophisticated; understanding, considerate, thoughtful, sensible; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
小粋
koiki stylish, smart, chic, tasteful, snappy, dapper
味な
ajina smart, clever, witty, strange
パリッと
paritto stylish, smart, dapper, dashing, spruce; with a crack, crisply (e.g. fried, starched); tearing off, ripping off
敏い
satoi clever, smart; sharp (ear, etc.), sensitive, discerning
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