sharp wit

language: ja

definitions

  1. The ability to think quickly and make clever, funny, or perceptive remarks; mental alertness and intelligence.
    ja: 鋭い機知
  2. A type of intelligence characterized by being cutting, sarcastic, or critical in a clever way.
    ja: 辛辣な機知

examples

  1. Her sharp wit made her the life of every party.

    彼女の鋭い機知は、どんなパーティーでも彼女を主役にさせた。

  2. He used his sharp wit to mock his political opponents.

    彼は鋭い機知を駆使して、政治的な敵を嘲笑した。