Japanese Conversation · Level 115
60 words
Japanese word
技
Pronunciation
Romajiwaza
Meaning
- nounskill
Example
私は毎日技を磨きます。watashi wa mai nichi waza o miga ki ma su
I hone my skill every day.
More examples
彼は料理の技を毎日磨いています。kare wa ryō ri no waza o mai nichi miga i te i ma su
He practices his cooking skills every day.
Core concept
Describes a learned ability or practiced action that allows a task to be done skillfully.
Common phrases
技を磨くwaza o miga ku
hone one's skills
技を使うwaza o tsuka u
use a technique
技を身につけるwaza o mi ni tsu ke ru
acquire a skill
Similar words
技術gijutsu: A learned ability or method used to perform work or make something.
技法gihō: A particular technique used in an art, craft, or other activity.
腕前udemae: The degree of skill a person shows in an activity.
Definition in Japanese
物事を巧みに行うために身につけた能力や、そのための方法・動作。mono goto o taku mi ni okona u ta me ni mi ni tsu ke ta nō ryoku ya so no ta me no hō hō dō sa
Word origin
The word わざ (waza, "deed or technique") is a native Japanese noun associated with 為す (nasu, "to do"); its usual kanji is 技 (waza, "skill or technique"), reflecting the sense of a practiced method.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 技 (waza) often suggests a practiced technique or special move rather than a general talent, so it is common in sports, martial arts, crafts, and games.
Other meanings
- techniquenoun
- movenoun