How to say "jack-of-all-trades" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 何でも屋なんでもやnounCovers the person sense: someone who will take on any kind of job rather than specializing. The nuance is a versatile fixer or handyman type, sometimes with a slightly ramshackle feel. Typical when describing a versatile neighborhood worker or freelancer.
- よろず屋よろずやnounAlso refers to a person who handles many kinds of work, matching 'jack-of-all-trades' and 'jill-of-all-trades'. It is a less common way to express this, so it is seldom the first word learners reach for; 何でも屋 above is the more straightforward choice for the person.
Both words describe a person who dabbles in many kinds of work; both are less common choices, so use them when you specifically want that 'does-a-bit-of-everything' flavor.
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