上手（な）
じょうず
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Skillful / Good at
Examples
日本語が上手ですね。
You are good at Japanese.
📖 How to Use
「上手（な）」is an adjective meaning "Skillful / Good at." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「上手（な）」is read as「じょうず」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「上手（な）」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「上手（な）」mean in Japanese?+
「上手（な）」means "Skillful / Good at". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「上手（な）」?+
「上手（な）」is read as「じょうず」.
Is 「上手（な）」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「上手（な）」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「上手（な）」?+
日本語が上手ですね。 — You are good at Japanese.
Practice 「上手（な）」 with spaced repetition