“Ingenuity” in Japanese
Short answer
Ingenuity in Japanese is “知略” (chiryaku). Full meaning: ingenuity, resourcefulness.
Other ways to say “Ingenuity” in Japanese
知謀
chibou ingenuity, resourcefulness
創意工夫
souikufuu ingenuity, inventiveness, creative originality
独創性
dokusousei creativity, ingenuity
捻り
hineri twist, spin; ingenuity, sophistication (e.g. of writing style), taste; monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper
智略
chiryaku ingenuity, resourcefulness
智謀
chibou ingenuity, resourcefulness
ひねり
hineri twist, spin; ingenuity, sophistication (e.g. of writing style), taste; monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper
ヒネリ
hineri twist, spin; ingenuity, sophistication (e.g. of writing style), taste; monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper
お手前
otemae tea-ceremony procedures, skill at serving tea; skill, dexterity, artistry, ingenuity
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