noun, takes する

  1. contrivance, bit of fiddling, little ingenuity.

noun

  1. bit more (e.g. food).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
一工夫 ひとくふう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
craft, construction, katakana e radical (no. 48)
コウ ク もく (2nd, N4)
husband, man
フ おっと フウ (4th, N3)
large, big
ダイ おお- た (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)