N31231/1669
賢い
rarely used kanji formい adjectiveadjective (generic)children's languageKansai-ben
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かしこい
Meanings
- wise, clever, smart
- well-behaved (esp. children and pets), obedient, good
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Example sentences
彼女は賢い子供だ。
She is a smart child.
あの犬はとても賢くて、命令をすぐに覚える。
That dog is very clever and learns commands quickly.
賢い選択をすることが大切だ。
It is important to make wise choices.
彼はいつも賢く行動するので、みんなに信頼されている。
He is trusted by everyone because he always acts wisely.
うちの子は賢くないけど、一生懸命頑張っている。
My child isn't particularly smart, but they are trying their hardest.
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