How to say 'Art' or 'Technique' in Japanese | 術

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The Japanese word for Art or Technique is 'Jutsu', written as 術 in Japanese.'Art' or 'Technique' in hiragana is じゅつ.

word

術

Meaning

Art, Technique

Reading

じゅつ

jutsu

Kanji

術Art, Technique

Explanation

The Japanese noun '術 (じゅつ)' refers to a skill, art, or technique, often implying a specialized or refined method. It is commonly used in contexts related to traditional arts, martial arts, or any field requiring expertise. For example: the art of negotiation「交渉の術」(こうしょうのじゅつ). He mastered the technique「彼はその術を極めた」(かれはそのじゅつをきわめた). The word can also imply a strategic or clever approach, as in 'the art of deception'「欺く術」(あざむくじゅつ).

Part Of Speech

noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

2904

Composition

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Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 術

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

術

Meaning

Art, Technique

Words Related to 術 Through the Kanji 術

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 術 as well.

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技術

Meaning

Technology

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手術

Meaning

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芸術

Meaning

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美術

Meaning

Art

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美術館

Meaning

Art museum

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