Kanji 巧: adroit, skilled, ingenuity
Kanji 巧: adroit, skilled, ingenuity. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
adroit, skilled, ingenuity
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
A craftsman (工) who skillfully navigates through intricate obstacles (丂) to create fine work represents great skill. This kanji is used in words describing ingenuity, adroit techniques, and the cleverness of fine craftsmanship.