JLPT N1 - MOCK1 VOCABULARY

その作家は___な比喩表現で読者を魅了する。

💡 Detailed Explanation

"巧み" (takumi) describes a technique or method that is exceptionally excellent and masterful. It is the most suitable word to describe the high-level skill of literary expression. "巧妙" (koumyou) is similar, but it can carry a negative nuance of being cunning or artful (e.g., a clever trick). "器用" (kiyou) is mainly used for manual dexterity. "上手" (jouzu) is a more general word for "skillful"; "巧み" is more appropriate for expressing a professional and refined skill.