JLPT N1 - MOCK1 VOCABULARY

犯人は___な手口で警備システムを突破し、誰にも気づかれずに侵入した。

💡 Detailed Explanation

"巧妙 (kōmyō)" describes a plan or method that is extremely skillful and excellent, often with a nuance of being cunning. It pairs well with "手口 (teguchi - method/trick)" and is most suitable for this context. "器用 (kiyō)" refers to being skillful with one's hands. "精巧 (seikō)" refers to machines or crafts being made with precision. "利口 (rikō)" means smart, but it is mainly used to describe people or animals; "巧妙" is more common for modifying a method.