na-adjective, noun
Describes someone good with their hands, able to perform delicate tasks skillfully. Often used for crafts, repairs, or physical coordination.
彼は手先が器用で、何でも自分で直してしまう。
He is dexterous with his hands and fixes everything himself.
母は料理も裁縫も器用にこなす。
My mother handles both cooking and sewing skillfully.
na-adjective, noun
Refers to mental adroitness in handling situations, often with a nuance of resourcefulness or social cleverness. Less common than the manual-dexterity sense.
彼は器用に人間関係を渡っていくタイプだ。
He is the type who navigates relationships shrewdly.
あの政治家は器用に立ち回って出世した。
That politician advanced his career by maneuvering cleverly.