工夫
くふう
kufuu
nounVocabularyLevel 59 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

工夫 (くふう (kufuu)) means "device · laborer · workman". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

device · laborer · workman

Also : device · laborer · workman · artifice · labourer · contriving

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 工夫 (くふう) means 'device'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of device.

Example Sentences

私は工夫が好きです。

わたしはくふうがすきです。

I like devising (a way).

Kanji in this word

Learn 工夫 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.