How to say "talented" in Japanese

• 多才たさいCommon
  na-adjective, no-adjectiveCovers 'talented' in the sense of having many gifts or versatile ability, often in creative or artistic fields. Use it for someone richly endowed with multiple talents rather than merely competent.
  ジムは多才たさいな人ひとといってもいいだろう。↗

  Jim can be said to be a man of many talents.
• 有能ゆうのうJLPT N3approx.Common
  na-adjective, nounCovers 'talented' in the sense of able, capable, or competent, especially in work or official duties. This practical ability sense is its core, and it is the usual choice for praising someone's effectiveness.

Use 多才 for having many kinds of talent, especially in the arts, and 有能 for being capable or competent at one's work or duties in general.

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• 多才たさいtalented
• 有能ゆうのうable
• 天才的てんさいてきtalented
• 有為ゆういcapable
• 芝蘭しらんtalented