く
工
ふう
夫

noun, takes する, transitive verb

  1. devising (a way), contriving, inventing, thinking up, figuring out, coming up with, working out.

noun

  1. device, design, idea, plan, invention.

noun, takes する, transitive verb

  1. dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
く
工
ふう
夫
 工夫 くふう ✔
く
功
ふう
夫
 功夫 くふう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

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)