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clever; intelligent; bright; smart; wise; sensible; shrewd
well-behaved (esp. of children and pets); obedient; good
あの子は小さいのにとても利巧だ。
That child is very clever despite being young.
利巧な犬はすぐ芸を覚えてしまう。
A smart dog learns tricks quickly.
利巧に立ち回って問題を避けた。
I handled things cleverly and avoided the problem.