技: the kanji for skill; technique
技 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means skill; technique. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
技 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
技 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ギ (gi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 技術ぎじゅつ · gijutsu | technology; technique |
| 競技きょうぎ · kyōgi | competition; sport |
| 演技えんぎ · engi | acting; performance |
| 特技とくぎ · tokugi | special skill |
わざ (waza)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 技わざ · waza | technique; skill |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 日本の技術は世界で高く評価されている。Nihon no gijutsu wa sekai de takaku hyōka sarete iru.Japanese technology is highly regarded around the world.
- あなたの特技は何ですか。Anata no tokugi wa nan desu ka.What is your special skill?
- その俳優の演技はすばらしかった。Sono haiyū no engi wa subarashikatta.That actor's performance was wonderful.
- 柔道の技を先生に教わった。Jūdō no waza o sensei ni osowatta.I learned judo techniques from my teacher.
- この競技には多くの国が参加している。Kono kyōgi ni wa ōku no kuni ga sanka shite iru.Many countries take part in this sport.
Questions about 技
How many strokes does 技 have?
技 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 技?
The on readings are gi (ギ). The kun readings are waza (わざ).
What JLPT level is 技?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
More JLPT N2 kanji
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 技
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.