Japanese Word · Intermediate
手が込む
to be complicated, intricate, involved
Pronunciation: say 手が込む
Meaning
to be complicated, intricate, involved
Example
手の込んだ絵
a complicated drawing
Practice tips
- Practice 手が込む out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.