匠・工|たくみtakumi[0]heiban (flat)

1. nouncraftsman; artisan; workman; carpenter
2. nouncraft; craftsmanship; skill; dexterity; design
3. nounplot; scheme; artifice; trick

• Synonym職人しょくにんNeutralThe everyday, neutral word for a craftsman or tradesman, and the most common choice. 「匠」 puts more emphasis on skill brought to its highest level.
• SynonymアルチザンNeutralA French loanword for a skilled artisan, with an artistic flavor; rare. 「匠」 is the respectful word for a master whose skill has reached its peak.
• SynonymクラフトマンNeutralA loanword for a craftsman, mostly seen in brand names and advertising; rare in ordinary use.
• Synonym工匠こうしょうWrittenA written, formal word for an artisan, with a historical or formal flavor; not an everyday choice.
• Synonym名工めいこうNeutralA master craftsman of renown; it stresses both fame and outstanding skill, so it fits praise.
• Related大工だいくNeutralA carpenter; limited to the building and woodworking trade, but very common in daily life.
• Related匠人しょうじんWrittenA written word for a craftsman, rarely used; say 「職人」 in most contexts.
• RelatedカーペンターNeutralA loanword for a carpenter; rare, with 「大工」 the usual word.
• Related細工師さいくしNeutralA craftsman who does fine, delicate handwork, such as metalwork or bamboo craft.

Choose 「匠」 for a highly skilled craftsman held in respect, as in 「匠の技」. In everyday speech 「職人」 is the default; use 「名工」 for a famous master and 「大工」 for a carpenter. 「工匠」 and 「匠人」 are written and rare, and the loanwords 「アルチザン」, 「クラフトマン」 and 「カーペンター」 are uncommon.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. （たくみ）物ものを作つくることを業ぎょうとしている人ひと。特とくに建築けんちく、工芸こうげいについて優すぐれている者もの。
2. （たくみ）美うつくしく作り出つくりだす優すぐれた技術ぎじゅつ。
3. （たくみ）工夫くふう。
4. （たくみ）はかりごと。計略けいりゃく。