How to say 'Technique' in Japanese | 技

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The Japanese word for Technique is 'Waza', written as 技 in Japanese.'Technique' in hiragana is わざ.

word

技

Meaning

Technique

Reading

わざ

waza

Kanji

技Skill

Explanation

The Japanese noun '技 (わざ)' refers to a 'technique' or 'skill'. It is commonly used to describe a specific method or way of doing something, often in contexts like martial arts, sports, or crafts. For example: His technique is amazing「彼の技はすごい」(かれのわざはすごい). I want to learn new techniques「新しい技を学びたい」(あたらしいわざをまなびたい). The word can also imply a level of mastery or artistry in performing the technique. It is often used in compound words, such as '必殺技 (ひっさつわざ)' (a special or finishing move).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4092

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 技

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

技

Meaning

Skill

Words Related to 技 Through the Kanji 技

These 4 Words contain the Kanji 技 as well.

word

技術

Meaning

Technology

word

競技

Meaning

Competition

word

技師

Meaning

Engineer

word

演技

Meaning

Acting

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'Waza' means 'Technique' .

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