Word details

巧拙

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 巧拙

Dictionary

Entry

うせつ
Noun
Freq #79915
1

skill; workmanship; dexterity; quality

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 1537
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

adroit
skilled
ingenuity

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たく.み
たく.む
うま.い
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かつ
たくみ
よし
8 strokes
Frequency: 1938
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

bungling
clumsy
unskillful

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つたな.い

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