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腕のいい

skilled

→ 腕
phrase Rare #36,632
skilled Describes someone who is highly capable at their profession or a particular skill. Literally, it means “having a good arm,” but 腕 refers to ability or skill here.
JA: 腕のいい料理人に作ってもらいました。
EN: A skilled chef made it for me.

お前が撃たれる時は腕のいい奴に当たるよう祈るんだな

When you get shot, you'd better pray it’s by someone who knows what they’re doing.

— ウエスタン (1968)

でも腕のいい不動産屋を

But a skilled real estate agent...

— アイム・スティル・ヒア (2024)

腕のいいお医者さん知ってるよ。

I know a really good doctor.

腕のいい奴です

He's really good at what he does.

— ワン・バトル・アフター・アナザー (2025)