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術

術·technique, art, skill

On-yomi
ジュツ
Kun-yomi
none

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Stroke order

Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.

11 strokes, numbered in writing order. Data: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
技術ぎじゅつtechnology, technique
手術しゅじゅつsurgery, operation
美術びじゅつfine art
芸術げいじゅつart

Example sentences

  1. 日本の技術は世界的に有名です。

    にほんのぎじゅつはせかいてきにゆうめいです。

    Japanese technology is famous worldwide.

  2. 父は来月、手術を受けます。

    ちちはらいげつ、しゅじゅつをうけます。

    My father is having an operation next month.

  3. 週末に美術館へ行きませんか。

    しゅうまつにびじゅつかんへいきませんか。

    Would you like to go to the art museum this weekend?

Similar-looking kanji

Do not confuse these on the exam.

Common mistakes

  • Reading 手術 as てじゅつ instead of しゅじゅつ
  • Confusing 美術 (fine art, painting and sculpture) with 芸術 (art in general, including music and theatre)

Memory aid

Picture it

A craft (朮) held inside a crossroads (行) — a skill you carry with you wherever you go.

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