敏捷

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The written form is 敏捷, read びんしょう. This word describes quick, nimble movement and combines with な when modifying a noun.
• Basic usage: 敏捷な動き modifies a cat’s leap, while 敏捷な身のこなし modifies a person’s bodily movement when avoiding an attack.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A nimble leap
  • The cat’s agility is shown by its leap onto the wall. Example: 猫は敏捷な動きで塀の上に跳び乗った。 — The cat leaped nimbly onto the wall.
• Movement evading an attack
  • The word describes quick bodily movement used to dodge an opponent’s attack. Example: 彼は敏捷な身のこなしで相手の攻撃をかわした。 — He nimbly dodged his opponent's attack.