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JLPT N16画 · 6 strokesradical 匚freq #1718

artisan, workman, carpenter

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ショウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • たくみ

Mnemonic

The skilled artisan, holding a tool shaped like a box, carves precise details into wood, creating masterful works with exquisite craftsmanship.

About this kanji

The kanji "匠" primarily means artisan or workman, often referring to someone skilled in a particular craft. It is most commonly used as a noun. There are several important compound words that include this kanji. For example, "師匠" (ししょう) means master or teacher, particularly in a craft or art. "巨匠" (きょしょう) refers to a master artist, someone highly respected in their field. Another example is "意匠" (いしょう), which means design or concept. This kanji emphasizes skill and expertise in craftsmanship, so you'll often find it in contexts related to various trades or arts.

Example sentences

  • 匠の技術に感動した。

    I was impressed by the craftsman's skill.

Meanings across languages

English
artisan, workman, carpenter
Tiếng Việt
nghệ nhân
日本語
한국어
장인
中文
id
pengrajin, tukang kayu
th
ช่างฝีมือ, ช่างไม้
es
artesano, carpintero
fr
artisan, charpentier
de
Handwerker, Zimmermann
pt
artesão, carpinteiro

Common compounds

  • 師匠ししょうmaster, teacher, stable master
  • 巨匠きょしょうmaster, masterhand, maestro
  • 意匠いしょうdesign, idea, conception
  • 鷹匠たかじょうfalconer, hawker
  • 画匠がしょうpainter, artist
  • 工匠こうしょうartisan, mechanic
  • 宗匠そうしょうmaster, teacher
  • 匠気しょうきaffectation, desire to be impressive

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