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wise; clever; smart
well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
畏い子供は大人の話をよく聞いている。
A clever child listens carefully to what adults say.
あの子は小さい頃からとても畏かった。
That child was very clever from a young age.
彼のやり方はあまり畏くないと思う。
I don't think his approach is very wise.