Japanese word

技術

Pronunciation

Romajigijutsu

Meaning

  • nountechnology

Example

新しい技術を使います。atara shi i gi jutsu o tsuka i ma su

I use new technology.

Illustration for 技術 (technology)

More examples

この技術なら、作業をもっと早くできます。ko no gi jutsu na ra sa gyō o mo tto haya ku de ki ma su

With this technology, we can work faster.

Core concept

Centers on a learned way of making or doing something effectively, from a practical method to the knowledge and skill behind it.

Common phrases

  • 技術を使うgi jutsu o tsuka u

    use technology

  • 技術を身につけるgi jutsu o mi ni tsu ke ru

    acquire a skill

  • 技術を磨くgi jutsu o miga ku

    improve one's skills

Similar words

テクノロジーtekunorojī: Systems, tools, and methods developed from scientific knowledge.

Definition in Japanese

目的を達成するための専門的な方法や、それを実行する知識と技能。moku teki o tas sei su ru ta me no sen mon teki na hō hō ya so re o jik kō su ru chi shiki to gi nō

Word origin

技 (gi, "skill") and 術 (jutsu, "method") form a Sino-Japanese compound for a skilled method or practical know-how.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often use technology for systems and tools, while 技術 (gijutsu) can also mean the technique or skill used to apply them.

Other meanings

  • techniquenoun
  • skillnoun

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