技能(ぎのう)

ぎのう
noun
skill; technical ability
work
1. skill, technical ability, proficiency
Practical ability or proficiency acquired through training and experience, especially in a trade, craft, or technical field.
技能(ぎのう)を身(み)につける。
To acquire a skill.
彼(かれ)は高(たか)い技能(ぎのう)を持(も)った職人(しょくにん)だ。
He is a craftsman with high-level skills.
技能(ぎのう)実習生(じっしゅうせい)として日本(にほん)で働(はたら)いている外国人(がいこくじん)が増(ふ)えている。
The number of foreigners working in Japan as technical trainees is increasing.

Usage

技能(ぎのう) refers to practical, hands-on skills typically acquired through training or apprenticeship. It is often used in the context of trades, crafts, and vocational work, as opposed to academic knowledge.

Comparison with similar words

  • 技術(ぎじゅつ): technology or technique; broader and can include theoretical knowledge
  • 技能(ぎのう): practical, hands-on skill; emphasizes trained proficiency
  • 能力(のうりょく): general ability or capability (not limited to technical skills)

Common collocations

Related Words

Synonym: 技術(ぎじゅつ) (broader, includes theory)
Synonym: 技法(ぎほう) (artistic method)
Compare: 能力(のうりょく) (general ability or capability)
Compare: 技巧(ぎこう) (technique, craftsmanship, artistry)
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