English–Japanese

“workmanship” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisaiku

Example

この家具は細工が丁寧です。ko no ka gu wa sai ku ga tei nei de su

This furniture has fine workmanship.

Illustration for 細工 (workmanship)

How to say “workmanship” in Japanese

“Workmanship” in Japanese is 細工 (saiku).

Describes the skill and care shown in making something, especially in the quality of its details and finish.

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

Example sentences with 細工

職人は木の表面に細工を施します。shoku nin wa ki no hyō men ni sai ku o hodoko shi ma su

Craftsmen add decorative details to the surface of the wood.

Tips for using 細工

  • In English, workmanship usually describes the quality of how something is made, so fine workmanship praises careful construction rather than simply the amount of work.

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