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巧
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
たく.み・たく.む・うま.い
takumi / takumu / umai
adroit · skilled · ingenuity
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes5
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of craft and phonetic. Skill of craft.
Symbolism
Skillful, clever, technique. Represents skill.
Component Breakdown
巧=
工丂
工 + 丂
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
巧言令色
こうげんれいしょく
flattery; honeyed words
巧遅拙速
こうちせっそく
better being rough and ready than slow and elaborate; better being brisk and sharp than slow and prudent
Anime & Manga
機巧少女は傷つかない
Unbreakable Machine-Doll
A well-known work with 巧 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“skilled”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 巧 mean in Japanese?
巧 means adroit, skilled, ingenuity.
How do you read 巧?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: たく.み、たく.む、うま.い (takumi, takumu, umai).
How many strokes does 巧 have?
巧 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 工 (work).
Is 巧 a good kanji for a tattoo?
巧 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means adroit, skilled, ingenuity. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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