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工夫
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 工夫.
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1
Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb
devising (a way); contriving; inventing; thinking up; figuring out; coming up with; working out
Examples
これは私が工夫した計画です。
This is a plan of my own devising.
2
device; design; idea; plan; invention
3
Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb
dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
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