小細工
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 小細工
1
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork
2
cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
Kanji in this Word
小
3 strokes
Frequency: 114
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
little
small
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちい.さい
こ-
お-
さ-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いさら
こう
さざ
しゃお
ちいさ
細
11 strokes
Frequency: 537
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
dainty
get thin
taper
slender
narrow
detailed
precise
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほそ.い
ほそ.る
こま.か
こま.かい
工
3 strokes
Frequency: 299
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
craft
construction
katakana e radical (no. 48)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
ク
グ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
もく
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