技・伎|わざwaza[2]odaka (tail-high)

1. nountechnique; art; skill; move
   柔道じゅうどうでは力ちからより技わざのほうが大切たいせつである。↗

   In judo, technique is more important than strength.

• Synonym技術ぎじゅつNeutralCovers engineering and science technology as well as personal technique, leaning systematic; 「技」 is about concrete moves and artistic skill.
• Synonym技能ぎのうNeutralTrained ability, usable for jobs, languages, sports and more, as in 「技能実習」; 「技」 points to concrete moves and artistic skill.
• Synonym技巧ぎこうWrittenWritten word for finesse in expression or craft, as in 「技巧を凝らす」; 「技」 names the moves or skill itself.
• SynonymテクニックNeutralLoanword for technique or tricks, common in speech; 「技」 covers concrete moves like those in judo or gymnastics.
• SynonymスキルNeutralLoanword for skills, common at work and in games, as in 「スキルアップ」; 「技」 stresses concrete moves and artistic skill.
• Related技量ぎりょうNeutralHow much skill one has, as in 「技量が問われる」; 「技」 is the concrete move itself.
• Related腕前うでまえNeutralThe level of one's craft, as in 「料理の腕前」; 「技」 is the move itself.
• Related腕うでCasualColloquial metaphor for skill, as in 「腕が上がる」; 「技」 points to concrete moves.
• Related手腕しゅわんNeutralKnow-how for handling affairs, mostly in politics or business, as in 「経営手腕」.
• Related技法ぎほうNeutralTechnique as a method in art or painting, as in 「伝統技法」; 「技」 covers concrete moves and artistic skill.
• Related手の内てのうちNeutralLiterally the palm; also one's hidden tricks or cards, as in 「手の内を明かす」.
• Related技芸ぎげいWrittenWritten word for arts and crafts, as in 「技芸を磨く」; 「技」 is the more everyday term.
• Related手並みてなみNeutralSkill on display, mostly in 「お手並み拝見」; 「技」 is the move itself.
• RelatedたしなみNeutralCultivated taste or refinement, as in 「茶道の嗜み」; 「技」 is about technique and moves.

「技」 is the default for concrete moves, actions and artistic skill, as in judo or gymnastics. Use 「技術」 for systematic technology, 「技能」 or 「スキル」 for trained ability, 「腕前」 for level of craft, and 「技法」 for artistic technique. 「技巧」 and 「技芸」 are written, 「腕」 colloquial, 「手腕」 political or business savvy, 「手の内」 hidden cards, 「嗜み」 refinement.

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1. (ギ) わざ、腕前うでまえ。