Meaning

Primary

Skill

Alternative

Ability

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Your skill and ability are kind of similar things. That's why this word means either or. Your skill ability is your skill and ability.

Reading

ぎのう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 技能を養う

    to develop skills

    技能を身につける

    to acquire skills

    技能を持つ

    to have skills

Context Sentences

私は日本で技能実習生として働いています。

I am working as a technical intern in Japan.

バイクの技能試験は一発合格でした。

I passed the motorcycle skills test in one go.

リーディング、ライティング、リスニング、スピーキングの四つの技能をバランスよく勉強しなくてはいけません。

You need to study all four skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking - in a balanced way.

Kanji Composition