巧み
たくみ
takumi
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 91 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
巧み (たくみ (takumi)) means "Skillful". The reading is たくみ (takumi). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Skillful
Also : Adroit · Clever · Dexterous
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Example Sentences
交渉人の巧みな話術が、難しい交渉を成功に導いた。
こうしょうにんのたくみなはなしじゅつが、むずかしいこうしょうをせいこうにみちびいた。
The negotiator's skillful eloquence led the difficult negotiations to success.
陶芸家の巧みな手さばきで、粘土が美しい形へと変わっていった。
とうげいかのたくみなてさばきで、ねんどがうつくしいかたちへとかわっていった。
With the potter's skillful hands, the clay was transformed into a beautiful shape.
Kanji in this word
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 25, 2026
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