English–Japanese

“ingenious” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōmyō

Example

彼の計画は巧妙です。kare no kei kaku wa kō myō de su

His plan is ingenious.

Illustration for 巧妙 (ingenious)

How to say “ingenious” in Japanese

“Ingenious” in Japanese is 巧妙 (kōmyō).

Describes an idea or method shaped by careful skill and subtle ingenuity.

Full entry for 巧妙: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 巧妙

その広告は商品の弱点を巧妙に隠しています。so no kō koku wa shō hin no jaku ten o kō myō ni kaku shi te i ma su

The advertisement cleverly hides the product's weakness.

Tips for using 巧妙

  • 巧妙 (kōmyō) often describes plans or methods, and its meaning can be positive or slightly negative depending on whether the skill seems admirable or deceptive.

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