工夫
くふう
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
ingenuity, devising ways, effort
Examples
もっと工夫が必要です。
More ingenuity is needed.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「工夫」means "ingenuity, devising ways, effort." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「工夫」is read as「くふう」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「工夫」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「工夫」mean in Japanese?+
「工夫」means "ingenuity, devising ways, effort". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「工夫」?+
「工夫」is read as「くふう」.
Is 「工夫」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「工夫」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「工夫」?+
もっと工夫が必要です。 — More ingenuity is needed.
Practice 「工夫」 with spaced repetition