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巧

巧 — adroit, skilled, ingenuity

Learn the correct stroke order for 巧 (adroit), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school5 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たく.みtakumi、たく.むtakumu、うま.いumai
Strokes5
Radical工
Frequency#1537
Meaningsadroit, skilled, ingenuity

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

技巧ぎこうtechnique; finessenoun
巧みたくみskillful; adroit; dexterousna-adjective
巧者こうしゃcleverness; skill; tactna-adjective
巧拙こうせつskill; workmanship; dexteritynoun
巧妙こうみょうingenious; skillful; cleverna-adjective
精巧せいこうelaborate; delicate; exquisitena-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 巧 (adroit) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 工.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 巧 is #1537, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

技巧ぎこう — technique; finesse
巧みたくみ — skillful; adroit; dexterous
巧者こうしゃ — cleverness; skill; tact

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 巧 have?

The kanji 巧 (adroit) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 巧?

巧 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 巧 mean?

巧 means: adroit, skilled, ingenuity. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: たく.み, たく.む, うま.い.

What JLPT level is 巧?

巧 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.