noun, takes する, transitive verb

  1. a bit of contrivance, some fiddling, a little ingenuity.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
一工夫 ひとくふう
 
 
ひと工夫 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)