JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
技 — skill
- Reading
- ギ・わざ
- Meaning
- skill; art; craft; ability; feat; performance; vocation; arts
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
技 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ギ・わざ and it means skill; art; craft; ability; feat; performance; vocation; arts. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
技 appears in everyday japanese words such as 技 (art), 技能 (technical skill) and 特技 (special skill).
Japanese words containing 技
Frequently asked questions
What does 技 mean in Japanese?
技 means skill; art; craft; ability; feat; performance; vocation; arts in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 技 read?
技 is read ギ・わざ. Reading it inside real words — 技 and 技能 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 技 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 技 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 技 in a word?
A common word containing 技 is 技 (わざ) — "art". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 技 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 技 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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