[Question]

わたしは運転が(上手/とくい)です。

わたしはうんてんが(じょうず/とくい)です。

I am a good driver.

 

上手　vs　とくい

Which one is correct?

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[Answer]

わたしは運転が(とくい)です。

わたしはうんてんが(とくい)です。

 

とくいだ

is used when talking about myself or others.

 

上手(じょうず)だ

is used when talking about someone else.

is used for praise.

 

 

Example

料理が上手ですね、すごい。

You’re a great cook. Amazing!

 

私は料理がとくいです。

I am a good cook.

 

 

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