工夫

くふう

devising (a way)

N2 #2,638

Meanings

  1. noun, takes する, transitive devising (a way); contriving; inventing; thinking up; figuring out; coming up with; working out
  2. noun device; design; idea; plan; invention
  3. noun, takes する, transitive dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)

こうふ

  1. noun, dated, sensitive labourer; laborer; workman

Its kanji

In sentences

食たべる前まえにひと工夫くふう！ Before eating here's a small tip. #11030909

これは私わたしが工夫くふうした計画けいかくです。 This is a plan of my own devising. #218370