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[き(器)·よう(用)·びん(貧)·ぼう(乏)]
kiyoubinbou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 器用貧乏

noun
  1. jack of all trades, master of none
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Meanings for each kanji in 器用貧乏

» utensil; vessel; receptacle; implement; instrument; ability; container; tool; set
» utilize; business; service; use; employ
» poverty; poor
» destitution; scarce; limited

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Sample Sentences for 器用貧乏

People know how handy you are to have around. You're a real jack-of-all-trades but make sure you don't turn out to be master of none.
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