(せんもんちしき)

せんもんちしき
noun
expertise; specialized knowledge
1. expertise, specialized knowledge, professional knowledge
Knowledge or skills in a particular field acquired through study or experience. Used in professional and academic contexts.
専門知識(せんもんちしき)必要(ひつよう)だ。
Specialized knowledge is needed.
彼女(かのじょ)はITの専門知識(せんもんちしき)()っている。
She has expertise in IT.
この仕事(しごと)には法律(ほうりつ)専門知識(せんもんちしき)(もと)められる。
This job requires specialized knowledge of law.

A compound of 専門(せんもん) (specialty) and 知識(ちしき) (knowledge). Refers to deep knowledge or skills in a particular field, acquired through study or professional experience.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 専門知識(せんもんちしき)()つ: to have expertise
  • 専門知識(せんもんちしき)()につける: to acquire expertise
  • 専門知識(せんもんちしき)必要(ひつよう): expertise is required
  • 専門知識(せんもんちしき)()かす: to put expertise to use
  • 専門知識(せんもんちしき)豊富(ほうふ): to be rich in expertise

USAGE:
Very common in job listings (求人(きゅうじん)(ひょう)), business discussions, and academic contexts. Often paired with a field: ITの専門知識(せんもんちしき), 法律(ほうりつ)専門知識(せんもんちしき), 医療(いりょう)専門知識(せんもんちしき).

RELATED:

  • 専門家(せんもんか): expert, specialist
  • 専門性(せんもんせい): expertise, specialization (abstract quality)