This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: たくみ、しょう
Romaji: takumi, shō
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Romaji

Definitions

1

workman; artisan; mechanic; carpenter

2

craft; skill

3

means; idea

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 たくみ
Meanings: artisan, workman, carpenter
Readings: コウ、 ク、 グ
Meanings: craft, construction, katakana e radical (no. 48)

Example Sentences

その絵画(かいが)はオランダ()巨匠(きょしょう)作品(さくひん)である。
➥The painting is the work of a Dutch master.
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この美術館(びじゅつかん)はオランダの巨匠(きょしょう)(えが)いた作品(さくひん)がたくさんある。
➥This art collection is rich in paintings by Dutch masters.
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この包丁(ほうちょう)・・・有名(ゆうめい)刀匠(とうしょう)(つく)ったものなんです。
➥This carving knife ... it's one made by a famous swordsmith.
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