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巧

adroit
Stroke count: 5

Readings

On readingコウ
Kun readingたく.み、たく.む、うま.い
JōyōGrade 8KANJIDIC

Meanings

  1. adroitRtK
  2. skilled
  3. ingenuity
  1. skillful
  2. dexterous
  3. masterful
  4. clever

Radicals and components

Radical工workComponents

Mnemonic (RtK)

ⓘ

craft (工) · snare

From "Remembering the Kanji" by James Heisig · Frame 1329

Compound words

技巧ぎこう
technique; finesse
巧みたくみ
skillful; adroit; dexterous; masterful; clever
巧者こうしゃ
cleverness; skill; tact; clever person (in a particular field); skillful person (skilful)
巧拙こうせつ
skill; workmanship; dexterity; quality
巧妙こうみょう
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft; sophisticated
精巧せいこう
elaborate; delicate; exquisite

Stroke Order

5 strokes

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