synonym Comparative
さかしい
VS
巧み
Differences Between "さかしい" and "巧み"
Option A
さかしい
Meaning
clever; smart; artful; pretentious (often implying a negative connotation, like being too smart for one's own good)
Reading
さかしい (sakashii)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はいつもさかしいことを言うので嫌われている。
He's disliked because he always says pretentious things.
Option B
巧み
Meaning
skillful, clever, ingenious
Reading
たくみ (takumi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
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.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(clever; smart; artful; pretentious (often implying a negative connotation, like being too smart for one's own good))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- さかしい: 小賢しい、生意気である、利口ぶる、といった否定的な意味合いで使われることが多い。褒め言葉としてはあまり使われない。/ Often used with a negative connotation, implying that someone is overly clever, pretentious, or trying to show off their intelligence in an annoying way. Rarely used as a compliment.
- 巧み: Highlights a high level of skill or ingenuity, especially in intricate or delicate tasks. Can be used as 巧みな (takumi-na, skillful) or 巧みに (takumi-ni, skillfully). Often used positively.
- さかしい: 小賢しい、生意気である、利口ぶる、といった否定的な意味合いで使われることが多い。褒め言葉としてはあまり使われない。/ Often used with a negative connotation, implying that someone is overly clever, pretentious, or trying to show off their intelligence in an annoying way. Rarely used as a compliment.
- 巧み: Highlights a high level of skill or ingenuity, especially in intricate or delicate tasks. Can be used as 巧みな (takumi-na, skillful) or 巧みに (takumi-ni, skillfully). Often used positively.
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