ノウハウ

のうはう
noun
know-how, expertise
1. know-how, expertise, practical knowledge
Practical knowledge and skill acquired through experience, especially regarding how to accomplish specific tasks or achieve results.
ノウハウを蓄積(ちくせき)する。
Accumulate know-how.
長年(ながねん)のノウハウが(つよ)みになっている。
Years of know-how have become a strength.
海外(かいがい)進出(しんしゅつ)のノウハウを()っている企業(きぎょう)提携(ていけい)したい。
We want to partner with a company that has expertise in overseas expansion.

USAGE:
Commonly used in business contexts. Refers to practical, experiential knowledge rather than theoretical knowledge. Often implies something valuable that has been built up over time.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ノウハウを蓄積(ちくせき)する (accumulate know-how)
  • ノウハウを共有(きょうゆう)する (share know-how)
  • ノウハウを()かす (leverage know-how)
  • ノウハウを(つた)える (pass on know-how)
  • 営業(えいぎょう)ノウハウ (sales know-how)
  • 技術(ぎじゅつ)ノウハウ (technical know-how)

ETYMOLOGY:
From English "know-how."