Japanese word

手法

Pronunciation

Romajishuhō

Meaning

  • nounmethod

Example

この手法は簡単です。ko no shu hō wa kan tan de su

This method is simple.

Illustration for 手法 (method)

More examples

目的に合う手法を選びます。moku teki ni a u shu hō o era bi ma su

I will choose a method that suits the purpose.

Core concept

Describes an organized way of carrying out an action so that a particular goal can be reached.

Common phrases

  • 手法を取り入れるshu hō o to ri i re ru

    adopt a method

  • 手法を改善するshu hō o kai zen su ru

    improve a method

  • 手法を組み合わせるshu hō o ku mi a wa se ru

    combine methods

Similar words

方法hōhō: A general way of doing something or achieving a result.
手段shudan: A means used to achieve a particular purpose, including an action, tool, or resource.
技法gihō: A specific technique used to create an effect or perform a skilled activity.

Definition in Japanese

ある目的を実現するための、具体的な進め方や技術。a ru moku teki o jitsu gen su ru ta me no gu tai teki na susu me kata ya gi jutsu

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun 手法 (shuhō) combines 手 (shu, "hand") and 法 (hō, "method" or "rule"), with the compound meaning a method or technique.

Usage tips

  • In film and literary criticism, 手法 (shuhō) can name a creator's distinctive way of producing an effect, so it applies beyond practical tasks.

Other meanings

  • techniquenoun
  • approachnoun

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