巧(たく)みに

たくみに
adverb
skillfully; cleverly; deftly; adroitly
abstract
1. skillfully; cleverly; deftly; adroitly
Describes performing an action with notable skill or cleverness. Can convey positive admiration for technique or a negative nuance of cunning manipulation, depending on context.
言葉(ことば)を巧(たく)みに使(つか)う。
To use words skillfully.
彼(かれ)は質問(しつもん)を巧(たく)みにかわした。
He deftly dodged the question.
詐欺師(さぎし)は巧(たく)みな手口(てぐち)で人々(ひとびと)を騙(だま)した。
The swindler deceived people with clever tricks.

The adverbial form of 巧(たく)み (na-adjective meaning skillful/clever). Describes actions performed with notable skill or cleverness. Can be used both positively (impressive skill) and negatively (cunning manipulation).

Usage

When used with neutral or positive verbs, it praises skill and dexterity. When used with verbs like 騙(だま)す (to deceive) or かわす (to dodge), it implies craftiness or cunning.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 上手(じょうず)に: skillfully — the everyday, neutral word for doing something well
  • 器用(きよう)に: deftly — emphasizes manual dexterity or versatility
  • 巧(たく)みに: adds a literary quality and can imply cleverness or cunning that the others lack

Related Words

Compare: 上手(じょうず) (skillfully)
Compare: 器用(きよう) (deftly)
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