Vocabulary

What does 巧み (たくみ, takumi) mean?

巧み (たくみ, takumi) means skillful, clever; technique.

Quick facts
Readingたくみ
Romajitakumi
Part of speechna-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
たくみ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontakumi

skillful, clever; technique

  1. 1na-adjective skillful; adroit; dexterous
  2. 2noun craft; craftsmanship; skill
  3. 3noun plot; scheme; artifice

Example sentences

  • I was impressed by the craftsman's skillful technique.

  • She draws people in with her skillful way of speaking.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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