How to say "accomplished" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 既成きせいno-adjectiveCovers 'accomplished' only in the sense of an accomplished fact: it describes things already done and in existence, such as established facts or systems, never a person's skill.
- 堪能たんのうna-adjective, nounCovers 'accomplished' describing a person: someone proficient, skilled, or good at something. Use it when praising a person's high level of skill in a field, such as a language.
Use 既成 for 'accomplished' in the sense of an accomplished fact — something already done and established — and 堪能 for an accomplished person who is proficient or skilled in some field.
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