JLPT N1 Advanced
堪能
Proficiency in a skill or fully savoring an experience
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Other forms
堪能な na-adjective form
堪能する suru verb form
1 Na-adjective, Noun
Proficient / Skilled
Indicates a high degree of mastery or facility in a specific skill, particularly regarding languages or arts.
Example
彼女 は 日本 文化 に 堪能 で 、 特に 茶道 に は 詳しい 。
She is well-versed in Japanese culture, and is especially knowledgeable about the tea ceremony.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
To Savor / Enjoy to the Fullest
Describes the act of fully enjoying a sensory experience or atmosphere until one is completely content.
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