特技(とくぎ)

Etymology

特(とく) (special) + 技(ぎ) (skill, technique).

Common collocations

• 特技(とくぎ)は～です: my special skill is ~
• 特技(とくぎ)欄(らん): special skills section (on resumes/forms)
• 特技(とくぎ)を活(い)かす: to make use of one's special skills
• 特技(とくぎ)を披露(ひろう)する: to show off one's special skill

Similar words

• 得意(とくい): something one is good at (more general, can be a subject or activity; 特技(とくぎ) is a specific skill one can demonstrate)
• 長所(ちょうしょ): strong point, advantage (broader, includes personality traits)

Usage

Often asked in self-introductions, job interviews, and on resumes. The 特技(とくぎ)欄(らん) on a Japanese 履歴書(りれきしょ) (resume) is a standard section where applicants list notable abilities.