Vocab Info
N1 な-Adjective
利口
clever, intelligent, wise, bright, sharp, sensible, smart, shrewd, well-behaved (of kids, animals, etc), obedient, good, good (with words)
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東大に通っている生徒はみんな利口だ。
All students attending Tokyo University are intelligent. {clever, intelligent, wise, bright, sharp, sensible, smart, shrewd, well-behaved (of kids, animals, etc), obedient, good, good (with words)}
ボーダーコリーは利口な犬として有名である。
The Border Collie is famous for being a smart dog. {clever, intelligent, wise, bright, sharp, sensible, smart, shrewd, well-behaved (of kids, animals, etc), obedient, good, good (with words)}
利口に立ち回ったので社内で出世することが出来ました。
Because I acted cleverly, I was able to get promoted within the company. {clever, intelligent, wise, bright, sharp, sensible, smart, shrewd, well-behaved (of kids, animals, etc), obedient, good, good (with words)}
母が娘に:「お利口さんにしていたらお菓子を買ってあげるわよ。」
Mother says to her daughter: "If you behave well, I'll buy you some sweets." {clever, intelligent, wise, bright, sharp, sensible, smart, shrewd, well-behaved (of kids, animals, etc), obedient, good, good (with words)}
社長の服装に乱れが生じているが、これは黙っている方が利口だろう。
The president's attire is disheveled, but it would be wise to stay silent about it. {clever, intelligent, wise, bright, sharp, sensible, smart, shrewd, well-behaved (of kids, animals, etc), obedient, good, good (with words)}