巧
たく.み
takumi
JLPT N15 strokesKanjiLevel 85 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
巧 is the kanji for "Adroit". The most common reading is たく.み (takumi). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Adroit
Also : Skilled
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Readings
kunたく.み/ takumikunたく.む/ takumukunうま.い/ umaionこう/ kou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
工丂
Example Sentences
彼の巧みな話術に引き込まれた。
かれのたくみなわじゅつにひきこまれた。
I was captivated by his skillful storytelling.
巧妙な手口で犯行が行われた。
こうみょうなてぐちではんこうがおこなわれた。
The crime was committed with a clever method.
Vocabulary using 巧
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
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