ノウハウ

のうはう

noun

know-how, expertise

business

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)のノウハウが強(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)のノウハウを持(も)っている企業(きぎょう)と提携(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)
ノウハウを活(い)かす (leverage know-how)
ノウハウを伝(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."

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Added 2026.2.14 12:15 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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