Quadruple VS
Synonym Boundary: "巧妙", "巧み", "巧妙な", "達筆"
All represent the core concept "skillful", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
巧妙
こうみょう (kōmyō)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
巧み
たくみ (takumi)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
巧妙な
こうみょうな (koumyouna)
B2 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
達筆
たっぴつ (tappitsu)
C2 / CEFR
Quadruple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "skillful" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "巧妙", "巧み", "巧妙な", "達筆" based on context.
- 巧妙 (こうみょう (kōmyō) - Level: N2): Maps to "skillful, clever, ingenious, cunning" and is used when Describes something done with great skill, ingenuity, or cleverness, often implying a sophisticated or artful approach. Can sometimes have a nuance of cunning or trickery..
- 巧み (たくみ (takumi) - Level: N2): Maps to "skillful, clever, ingenious" and is used when Highlights a high level of skill or ingenuity, especially in intricate or delicate tasks. Can be used as 巧みな.
- 巧妙な (こうみょうな (koumyouna) - Level: B2): Maps to "skillful, clever" and is used when Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus..
- 達筆 (たっぴつ (tappitsu) - Level: C2): Maps to "skillful calligraphy" and is used when Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus..
Context for "巧妙"
巧妙な手口でだまされた。
I was tricked by a clever trick.
Context for "巧み"
彼女は巧みな話術で聴衆を魅了した。
She captivated the audience with her skillful way of speaking.
Context for "巧妙な"
これはとても巧妙なですね。
This is very skillful, clever, isn't it?
Context for "達筆"
私は達筆に興味があります。
I am interested in skillful calligraphy.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: " ＿＿＿ な手口でだまされた。" (Meaning: "I was tricked by a clever trick.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "巧妙" is correct here because it represents "skillful, clever, ingenious, cunning" in the context: "I was tricked by a clever trick.".