How to say "know-how" in Japanese
- nounThe most direct equivalent, covering practical expertise, the ropes and the knack, especially in business and workplace contexts; use it for a body of practical knowledge, as when discussing a company's expertise.
- 技術情報ぎじゅつじょうほうnounReally 'technical information' or 'technical knowledge'; it suits technical documents and discussions, but for practical or business know-how in general it is seldom the word you want.
- nounThe knack or trick of doing something well — the secrets picked up through practice or passed on by someone experienced; for a personal skill rather than technical or business expertise. Usually written in kana.
Use 「ノウハウ」 for practical or business expertise in general; 技術情報 only when 'know-how' means technical knowledge or information; 「こつ」 for the knack or trick of doing something well.
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