Meaning

Primary

Technique

Alternatives

Craft, Technology, Skill

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You've seen as a vocab word meaning "technique," and the kanji means technique. So this means technique! Your technique is also your craft, and what’s needed for technology.

Reading

ぎじゅつ
  • 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

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 技術を学ぶ

    to learn techniques

    技術をつける

    to acquire skills

    技術を持つ

    to have a skill, to have the technology

Context Sentences

私は医者ではありませんが、ある医者から、手術の技術を学びました。

I'm not a doctor, but I learned surgical techniques from a doctor.

以前に働いていた会社で、ウエブ開発の最新技術を身につけました。

I learned the latest web development skills from the company I used to work for.

プレゼン中、グーグルの技術者が急に立ち上がり、カラオケを始めたんです。

During the presentation, a Google engineer suddenly stood up and started singing karaoke.

Kanji Composition