技
skill · art · craft · ability · feat · performance · vocation · arts
Details
Description
Skill - a hand steadying a branch. Craft that is learned by doing, not by knowing.
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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
Component Breakdown
hand + 支
Words & Expressions
Words written with 技
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
Anime & Manga
NARUTO
Naruto
Ninja story fighting using various 'techniques.'
Games
スト6
Street Fighter 6(2023)
Developer: Capcom
Fighting game battling with martial 'techniques.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 技 mean in Japanese?
技 means skill, art, craft, ability, feat, performance, vocation, arts. Skill - a hand steadying a branch. Craft that is learned by doing, not by knowing.
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?
技 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means skill, art, craft, ability, feat, performance, vocation, arts. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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