利発

りはつ
Alternative writings: 悧発
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Clever or bright—having quick understanding and mental agility; used in a somewhat literary or formal sense.

Na-AdjectiveNounFormal or Literary Term

Examples

彼女は利発な子どもで、学校の先生からも褒められている。

She is a bright child and is praised by her teachers.

会議での質問に的確に答える利発さが彼の長所だ。

His ability to answer questions accurately in meetings is his strength.

利発という言葉はやや古風だが、意味は『頭が良くて反応が速い』ということだ。

The word 'rihatsu' is a bit old-fashioned, but it means 'quick-witted and intelligent.'

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