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.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
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.
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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