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技
技 (readings: ぎ, わざ; Japanese kanji) means “skill / technique”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 技術 (technology).
What does 技 mean?
| Kanji | 技 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | skill / technique |
| Readings | ぎ, わざ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 技
技 is read ぎ or わざ depending on the word.
Example words with 技
| Example | 技術 (technology) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14