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巧

Level XIII of XX on the frequency path

Frequency rank 1597 / 2,608

Adept

On’yomi
こう
Kun’yomi
—
Radical
工 Work (Kangxi 48)

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).

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;clevernessN1
巧妙 こうみょう ingenious;skillful;clever;deftN1
精巧 せいこう elaborate;delicate;exquisiteN1

巧 is rank 1597 of 2,608 in published Japanese.

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