N2
たくみ (takumi)
巧み
skillful, clever, ingenious
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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.
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "巧み"!
彼は___な手つきで複雑な機械を修理した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 器用に作業する様子を「巧みな手つき」と言います。
English: 「巧みな手つき」 (takumi-na tetsuki) describes skillful hand movements.
English: 「巧みな手つき」 (takumi-na tetsuki) describes skillful hand movements.
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