skill, art, craft, ability

About this kanji

The kanji 技 (ぎ) primarily means "skill" or "ability" and is commonly used as a noun. It is often seen in compounds related to various skills or fields. For example, 演技 (えんぎ) means "acting," 技術 (ぎじゅつ) translates to "technology" or "technique," and 技能 (ぎのう) refers to "technical skill." This kanji can also be found in 競技 (きょうぎ), which means "game" or "competition," and 技術者 (ぎじゅつしゃ), referring to an "engineer." A helpful note is that while 技 signifies skill, it often emphasizes the practical or technical aspect of a person's ability.

Example sentences

• 彼の技は素晴らしい。

  His skill is amazing.

Meanings across languages

English

skill, art, craft, ability, feat, performance, vocation, arts

Tiếng Việt

kỹ năng, nghệ thuật, thủ công, khả năng, huyền thoại, biểu diễn, nghề, nghệ thuật

日本語

技術, アート, 工芸, 能力, 偉業, パフォーマンス, 職業, 芸術

한국어

기술, 예술, 공예, 능력, 위업, 공연, 직업, 예술

中文

技能, 艺术, 工艺, 能力, 功绩, 表演, 职业, 艺术

id

kemampuan, seni, kerajinan, kapasitas, prestasi, penampilan, panggilan, seni

th

ทักษะ, ศิลปะ, งานฝีมือ, ความสามารถ, บท, ประสิทธิภาพ, อาชีพ, งานศิลปะ

es

habilidad, arte, oficio, capacidad, hazaña, rendimiento, vocación, artes

fr

compétence, art, artisanat, capacité, exploit, performance, vocation, arts

de

Fähigkeit, Kunst, Handwerk, Fertigkeit, Leistung, Leistung, Beruf, Künste

pt

habilidade, arte, ofício, capacidade, explosão, desempenho, vocação, artes

Common compounds

• 演技えんぎacting, performance
• 技術ぎじゅつtechnology, engineering, technique
• 技能ぎのうtechnical skill, ability, capacity
• 競技きょうぎgame, match, contest
• 技術者ぎじゅつしゃengineer, technical expert, technician
• 技術的ぎじゅつてきtechnical, technological, practical
• 陸上競技りくじょうきょうぎtrack and field, athletics
• 科学技術庁かがくぎじゅつちょうScience and Technology Agency (1956-2001)

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