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JLPT N17画 · 7 strokesradical 手grade 5freq #434

skill, art, craft, ability

Also: feat, performance, vocation, arts

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • わざ

Mnemonic

Imagine a skilled artist using their hands (手) to craft a beautiful masterpiece, showcasing their unique技 (skill) for everyone to admire.

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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