Translation guide
Describing someone with natural ability or skill. Japanese often uses specific nouns or adjective-based phrases rather than a single direct equivalent.
Referring to someone with notable talent or ability in a general sense.
A straightforward and common way to say 'a person who has talent'. It is neutral and widely understood.
彼は本当に才能がある人だ。
He is truly a talented person.
Emphasizes capability and competence, often in a professional or practical context.
彼女は有能な人で、どんな仕事でもこなす。
She is a talented person who can handle any task.
Often used for someone who is excellent or outstanding, frequently in academic or professional settings.
彼は優秀な人で、大学を首席で卒業した。
He is a talented person who graduated top of his class.
Describing someone with exceptional, often innate, talent that sets them apart.
Means 'genius'. Used for someone with extraordinary intellectual or creative ability. Can be used casually or seriously.
彼は数学の天才だ。
He is a talented person in mathematics (a math genius).
Refers to a 'demon-like talent', someone with exceptional and often unconventional ability. More literary and dramatic.
Highlighting high-level skill acquired through practice, often in arts, crafts, or sports.
A master or expert in a particular field, especially traditional arts, games, or crafts. Implies recognized excellence.
彼は将棋の名人だ。
He is a talented person (a master) of shogi.
An expert or master who has reached a high level of proficiency through long practice. Often used in martial arts or skills.
A simple and common way to say 'a person who is good at something'. Less intense than 'master'.
彼女は歌が上手な人だ。
She is a talented person (good at singing).
Referring to a young person who shows great potential or early achievement.
A person of exceptional talent, often used for promising young individuals in sports, business, or arts.
彼は将来を期待される逸材だ。
He is a talented person (a promising talent) expected to do great things.
Literally 'promising young person'. A common phrase in business or sports contexts.
彼は有望な若手として注目されている。
He is attracting attention as a talented young person.
The phrase 'talented person' does not have a single direct equivalent in Japanese. Instead, describe the person using adjective phrases like 才能がある (has talent) or specific nouns like 天才 (genius) depending on context.
才能がある (sainou ga aru) focuses on innate talent. 有能 (yuunou) emphasizes practical capability and efficiency. 優秀 (yuushuu) highlights excellence, often in academic or competitive settings.
He is called a talented person (a genius) in the film world.
彼は料理の達人だ。
He is a talented person (a master) of cooking.