Japanese

たくみ
Meaning: skillful; clever; adroit
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun, Noun

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Handwriting

巧
み

Example sentences

He performed a magic trick with skillful hand movements.
彼は巧みな運転で衝突を回避した。
He avoided the collision with skillful driving.
彼は将棋の駒を巧みに操った。
He skillfully manipulated the shogi pieces.
この映画は、光と影の使い方が非常に巧みに演出されている。
This movie is staged very skillfully through the use of light and shadow.
この試合に勝つためには、もっと巧みな戦術が必要だ。
To win this match, we need more clever tactics.
彼は記者からの鋭い質問を巧みに受け流した
He skillfully brushed aside the sharp questions from the reporters.
彼は鋭い追及を巧みに躱した。
He skillfully dodged the sharp questioning.
彼は巧みに手綱を操って、馬を静止させた。
He skillfully handled the reins and brought the horse to a halt.
彼はベテランのパイロットで、どんな悪天候でも旅客機を巧みに操縦した。
He is a veteran pilot and skillfully maneuvered the airliner even in bad weather.
彼は相手の攻撃を巧みにいなした。
He skillfully parried the opponent's attack.

Usage Notes

Refers to being skilled, clever, or dexterous in carrying out an action. Can also imply being cunning depending on context.

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