匠
たくみ
takumi
JLPT N16 strokesKanjiLevel 95 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
匠 is the kanji for "Artisan". A common reading is たくみ (takumi). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Artisan
Also : Workman · Carpenter
Learn 匠 with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Readings
kunたくみ/ takumionしょう/ shou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
匚斤
Example Sentences
彼は匠の技を持っている。
かれはたくみのわざをもっている。
He has a craftsman's skills.
匠の手で作られた家具。
たくみのてでつくられたかぐ。
Furniture made by a craftsman.
Vocabulary using 匠
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Learn 匠 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.