技
skill · art · craft · ability · feat · performance · vocation · arts
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
hand + 支
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and branch. Skill supporting with hand.
Symbolism
Technique, skill, art. Represents acquired ability.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing on the earth
Anime & Manga
Games
スト6
Street Fighter 6(2023)
Developer: Capcom
Fighting game battling with martial 'techniques.'
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Proverbs & Idioms
芸は身を助ける
げいはみをたすける
Skills help you in life
Acquired abilities come in handy when needed
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 技 mean in Japanese?
技 means skill, art, craft, ability, feat, performance, vocation, arts.
How do you read 技?
On'yomi: ギ (GI). Kun'yomi: わざ (waza).
How many strokes does 技 have?
技 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 技 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 技 (skill, art, craft, ability, feat, performance, vocation, arts) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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