# 巧 — Adept

Frequency rank 1597 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 釣 (Fishing), less common than 燥 (Dry Up).

- On’yomi: こう
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 工 Work (Kangxi 48)
- Frequency path: Level XIII of XX

Construction tools on the left sit under a lid on the right — construction done so well it fits perfectly under a lid shows true skill, truly adept work.

In words:

- 巧み たくみ — skill;cleverness
- 巧妙 こうみょう — ingenious;skillful;clever;deft
- 精巧 せいこう — elaborate;delicate;exquisite

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