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  4. 巧みな

巧みな

takumi na
skillful

彼は巧みな手さばきで料理を作った。

He skillfully prepared the meal.


formalinformal

Skillful, adroit, or clever in execution or performance

その芸術家は巧みな筆致で絵を描いた。

The artist painted with skillful brushstrokes.

彼は巧みに交渉を進めた。

He skillfully advanced the negotiations.

Often used to describe actions that require finesse or expertise.

Collocations

巧みな手さばきskillful handling巧みな交渉skillful negotiation巧みな演技skillful acting

Synonyms

上手な器用な巧妙な

Antonyms

不器用な下手な粗雑な

Related Phrases

巧みにadverb
skillfully
巧みな手腕phrase
skillful leadership

Pro Tip

Usage in Business Contexts

In business settings, '巧みな' is often used to describe effective strategies or negotiations.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While '巧みな' is a positive term, overusing it can make your speech or writing sound overly complimentary or insincere.

Word Origin

From 巧 (takumi, meaning 'skillful' or 'clever') + みな (a suffix indicating a state or manner)

Usage Notes

Often used to describe actions that require finesse, expertise, or cleverness. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

巧
skillful, clever
root
+
みな
state or manner
suffix
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