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“masterful” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitakumi

Example

彼の巧みな演奏に皆が驚きました。kare no taku mi na en sō ni mina ga odoro ki ma shi ta

Everyone was amazed by his masterful performance.

Illustration for 巧み (masterful)

How to say “masterful” in Japanese

“Masterful” in Japanese is 巧み (takumi).

Describes doing something with refined skill and careful technique, so the result appears highly effective or masterful.

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

Example sentences with 巧み

彼女は質問に巧みに答えて、議論を前に進めました。kano jo wa shitsu mon ni taku mi ni kota e te gi ron o mae ni susu me ma shi ta

She answered the questions skillfully and moved the discussion forward.

Tips for using 巧み

  • In Japanese, 巧みな (takumina) can describe artistic technique, persuasive wording, or a carefully devised method, emphasizing how effectively something is done.

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