技(わざ)

わざ
noun
technique, skill, move
1. technique, skill
A specialized ability acquired through practice.
技(わざ)を磨(みが)く。
To hone one's skills.
職人(しょくにん)の技(わざ)はすばらしい。
The craftsman's skills are wonderful.
長年(ながねん)の経験(けいけん)で身(み)につけた技(わざ)だ。
It's a skill acquired through years of experience.
2. move, trick
A particular action in sports or martial arts.
大技(おおわざ)を決(き)めた。
He landed a big move.
柔道(じゅうどう)の技(わざ)を練習(れんしゅう)する。
To practice judo techniques.
必殺技(ひっさつわざ)を繰(く)り出(だ)して試合(しあい)に勝(か)った。
He unleashed his finishing move and won the match.

技(わざ) refers to a technique, skill, or move—particularly in sports and martial arts.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 技術(ぎじゅつ): technique, technology
  • 必殺技(ひっさつわざ): special/finishing move
  • 大技(おおわざ): big move, major technique
  • 小技(こわざ): small trick, minor technique
  • 荒技(あらわざ): rough technique

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

CONTEXT:
Used in judo, sumo, wrestling, video games, and any context involving skilled techniques.

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