巧
Mnemonic
A carpenter grabs a sickle instead of his usual chisel and carves an impossibly detailed dragon into oak. Everyone gasps—only someone skillful beyond measure could turn a crude sickle into a precision instrument.
Additional thoughts
Picture the carpenter's weathered hands guiding the curved sickle blade through wood like a scalpel. The absurdity of using a farm tool for fine carving makes the skillfulness unforgettable.Quick recall
A carpenter carves masterwork art with a sickle—impossibly skillful.Details
The keyword for 巧 is skillful. This kanji conveys the idea of being adept, clever, or proficient at something, particularly in the sense of possessing fine craftsmanship or technical dexterity. It suggests an ingenuity and refinement in execution, going beyond mere competence to imply a polished, artful ability. It is often associated with skilled handiwork, eloquent speech, or cleverly devised plans.
- On'yomi
- こう
- Kun'yomi
- たく.み、たく.む、うま.い