利口
りこう
rikou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 39 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
利口 (りこう (rikou)) means "Clever". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Clever
Also : Wise · Smart · Shrewd
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Example Sentences
あの子は本当に利口だね。
あのこはほんとうにりこうだね。
That child is really clever, isn't he?
利口な猫は飼い主の気持ちを読む。
りこうなねこはかいぬしのきもちをよむ。
A clever cat can read its owner's feelings.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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