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.
言葉を巧みに使う。
To use words skillfully.
彼は質問を巧みにかわした。
He deftly dodged the question.
詐欺師は巧みな手口で人々を騙した。
The swindler deceived people with clever tricks.
The adverbial form of 巧み (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 騙す (to deceive) or かわす (to dodge), it implies craftiness or cunning.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 巧みに操る: to manipulate skillfully
- 巧みに使う: to use skillfully
- 巧みにかわす: to dodge deftly
- 巧みな技: skillful technique
- 巧みな話術: skillful way of speaking
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 上手に: skillfully — the everyday, neutral word for doing something well
- 器用に: deftly — emphasizes manual dexterity or versatility
- 巧みに: adds a literary quality and can imply cleverness or cunning that the others lack