技
技·skill, technique, art
- On-yomi
- ギ
- Kun-yomi
- わざ
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 技術 | ぎじゅつ | technology, skill |
| 競技 | きょうぎ | competition, event |
| 技 | わざ | a technique, a move |
| 技師 | ぎし | engineer, technician |
Example sentences
この技術は日本で生まれました。
このぎじゅつはにほんでうまれました。
This technology was born in Japan.
彼の技はすばらしかった。
かれのわざはすばらしかった。
His technique was superb.
明日の競技には十か国が参加します。
あしたのきょうぎにはじっかこくがさんかします。
Ten countries will take part in tomorrow's event.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 技術 as ぎじゅうつ — it is ぎじゅつ
- Confusing 技師 (an engineer) with 医師 (a doctor)
Memory aid
Picture it
A hand (扌) holding a branch (支) steady — skill is what the hand knows how to do.
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