expert; skillful person
Refers to a person with outstanding skill, often in traditional arts, crafts, or games. Somewhat formal or literary.
He is known as a shogi expert.
good move; clever move
Used in board games like shogi or go for a particularly effective or brilliant play. Can also be used figuratively for a smart decision.
This move was truly a brilliant one.
Standard kanji spelling for both senses.
Alternate kanji form, less common; 巧 emphasizes skill.
Compound of 好 (good) and 手 (hand/person), literally 'good hand'. The derivation is straightforward from the kanji meanings.