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N2
こうみょうな (kōmyōna)
巧妙な

ingenious, skillful, clever, elaborate

💡 Nuance & Usage: Used to describe something done with great skill, cleverness, or ingenuity, often implying a sophisticated technique or a tricky solution. Can sometimes be negative when used for deception. (非常に巧みで、手際が良い様子。ずる賢いという意味でも使われる)

📝 Example Sentences

彼は巧妙な手口で泥棒を捕まえた。
He caught the thief with an ingenious trick.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "巧妙な"!

そのマジシャンは、観客を驚かせる_______技を披露した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 観客を驚かせるようなマジックは「巧妙な」技と言えます。
English: Magic that surprises the audience can be described as an 'ingenious' (kōmyōna) trick.
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