精巧(せいこう)

せいこう
na-adjective
elaborate, exquisite, intricate
1. elaborate, exquisite, intricate
Made with great skill and attention to fine detail.
精巧(せいこう)な細工(さいく)が施(ほどこ)されている。
Elaborate craftsmanship has been applied.
精巧(せいこう)に作(つく)られた模型(もけい)だ。
It's an intricately made model.
この時計(とけい)は精巧(せいこう)な機械(きかい)だ。
This watch is an elaborate piece of machinery.

Emphasizes fine, detailed workmanship.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 精巧(せいこう)な作(つく)り (elaborate construction)
  • 精巧(せいこう)な細工(さいく) (intricate craftsmanship)
  • 精巧(せいこう)に作(つく)られた (intricately made)
  • 精巧(せいこう)な模型(もけい) (detailed model)

HOMOPHONES (all せいこう):

  • 成功(せいこう) - success
  • 精巧(せいこう) - elaborate, intricate
  • 性行(せいこう) - behavior, conduct

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 繊細(せんさい) (delicate, subtle)
  • 緻密(ちみつ) (minute, detailed, meticulous)
  • 精密(せいみつ) (precise, detailed)

Related Words

Contrast: 成功(せいこう) (success (homophone))
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Added 2026.1.12 21:48 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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