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

N2

Kanji Grade

5

Frequency

4092

Composition

kanji

Handwriting