上手
じょうず
JLPT N5 · vocab_adj_naMeaning
skilled, good at (someone else's skill)
Examples
彼は料理が上手です。
He is good at cooking.
📖 How to Use
「上手」is an adjective meaning "skilled, good at (someone else's skill)." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「上手」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」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「上手」mean in Japanese?+
「上手」means "skilled, good at (someone else's skill)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adj_na" category.
How do you read 「上手」?+
「上手」is read as「じょうず」.
Is 「上手」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「上手」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」?+
彼は料理が上手です。 — He is good at cooking.
Practice 「上手」 with spaced repetition