Vocab Info
N1 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
利口clever, intelligent, wise, bright, sharp, sensible, smart, shrewd, well-behaved (of kids, animals, etc), obedient, good, good (with words)
Dictionary Definition
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Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
1.
clever, intelligent, bright, smart, wise, sensible, shrewd
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
2.
well-behaved (esp. of children and pets), obedient, good
usu. お〜,See Also:
All Forms
利口 【りこう】、利巧 【りこう】、悧巧 【りこう】、悧口 【りこう】
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東大に通っている生徒はみんな利口だ。
All the students at Tokyo University are bright.
ボーダーコリーは利口な犬として有名である。
The Border Collie is well-known as a clever dog.
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。
I was able to get promoted because I played it shrewdly at work.
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 to Daughter: 'If you’re a good girl, I'll buy you a treat.'
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 clothes are a mess, but it's probably wiser to stay quiet.
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