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巧 — skilful

巧 means “skilful”. It is a JLPT N1 kanji written with 5 strokes. On'yomi: コウ (kou). Kun'yomi: たく(み) (takumi). You'll see it in words such as 巧み (takumi, “skillful; adroit”).

巧
Stroke order of 巧
Meaning
skilful
On'yomi
コウ (kou)
Kun'yomi
たく(み) (takumi)
Strokes
5
Level
JLPT N1 · set Qualities 4

How to remember 巧

Sounds like 工: both read コウ.

Parts: 工 tool; work · 丂 bent

Words with 巧

WordReadingMeaning
巧みたくみ takumi kunskillful; adroit

Don't confuse it with

More in the “Qualities 4” set

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