Skilled in Japanese
"skilled" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "skilled". The most common choice is shown first.
巧View details →
Top pick
adroit, skilled, ingenuity
Reading: kou
5 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of craft and phonetic. Skill of craft.
What it carries
Skillful, clever, technique. Represents skill.
Related kanji for "skilled"
良Details →佳Details →
skilled
ryou
Depicts removing husks from grain to keep only the good parts. Means carefully selected quality.
skilled
ka · beautiful
Composed of person and jewel. Excellent person.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for skilled?
The most common kanji for "skilled" is 巧, read as kou. It means adroit, skilled, ingenuity. Related kanji: 良 (skilled), 佳 (skilled).
How many strokes does 巧 have?
巧 has 5 strokes.