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Kanji for Master craftsman
The kanji for “master craftsman” is 匠, read shou and written in 6 strokes. Here is what it means, how it is read, and the names it is used in.
匠
master craftsman
A master craftsman who has perfected their art.
6 strokes On reading ショウ (shou) Kun reading たくみ (takumi) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: artisan, workman, carpenter
Readings used for names on Nazuke: shou
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