技法(ぎほう)

ぎほう
noun
technique; artistic method
education
1. technique, method, artistic technique
A specialized method or skill used in art, craft, or other creative fields. Emphasizes the technical or methodological aspect of how something is done.
油絵(あぶらえ)の技法(ぎほう)を学(まな)ぶ。
To learn oil painting techniques.
この作品(さくひん)には独特(どくとく)の技法(ぎほう)が使(つか)われている。
A unique technique is used in this work.
伝統的(でんとうてき)な染色(せんしょく)技法(ぎほう)を次(つぎ)の世代(せだい)に伝(つた)えていくことが大切(たいせつ)だ。
It is important to pass down traditional dyeing techniques to the next generation.

Usage

技法(ぎほう) is most commonly used in artistic and creative contexts — painting, music, literature, crafts, etc. It emphasizes the "how" of skilled work. For more general or scientific methods, 技術(ぎじゅつ) or 方法(ほうほう) are more appropriate.

Comparison with similar words

  • 技術(ぎじゅつ): broader term for technology or skill in general
  • 手法(しゅほう): method or approach, often used in writing or problem-solving
  • 技法(ぎほう): specifically artistic or craft-oriented techniques

Common collocations

Related Words

Synonym: 手法(しゅほう) (technique (broader, also non-artistic))
Synonym: 技能(ぎのう) (practical, hands-on skill)
Compare: 技術(ぎじゅつ) (broader term for technology or skill…)
Compare: テクニック (technique)
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