機敏

きびん

quick; prompt; alert; smart

AdjectiveJLPT N1

What does 機敏 mean?

機敏 is a Japanese adjective meaning quick; prompt; alert; smart in English. It is written as 機敏 in kanji, きびん in hiragana, and kibin in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentence

警察は力があって、動作が機敏でなければならない。

A policeman should be strong and quick in action.