巧みな
takumi naadjective★Intermediate
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.
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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
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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
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