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.

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

技(わざ)を磨(みが)く: to hone one's skills
技(わざ)を繰(く)り出(だ)す: to execute a move
技(わざ)が光(ひか)る: one's skill shines through

Usage

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

Related Words

Related: 腕前(うでまえ) (skill)

Compare: 芸(げい) (art)

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