彼は勇敢且つ賢い戦士だった。
He was a brave and wise warrior.
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Since he is very clever, he solved the difficult problem immediately.
彼は風采が上がらない男だが、実はとても賢い。
He is a man of shabby appearance, but he is actually very intelligent.
賢い人も千慮一失ということがある
Even wise people can make mistakes, as the saying goes.
賢い人は大人虎変の力を持つ
A wise person possesses the power to adapt to change.
賢い人は朝過夕改の心を持つ
A wise person maintains the spirit of correcting mistakes quickly.
賢い裁判官は白璧断獄の精神で判決を下す
A wise judge delivers verdicts with the spirit of careful and merciful judgment.
賢い人は時に被髪佯狂を使って身を守った
Wise people sometimes protected themselves by feigning madness.
賢い人は用行舎蔵の道理を知る
A wise person knows when to serve and when to withdraw.
賢い王は霖雨蒼生の政治を行った
The wise king practiced benevolent governance that brought relief to the people.
Usage Notes
Refers to having a sharp mind or good judgment. Can be used for people, animals (like dogs), or actions.
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