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craft in Japanese

craft in Japanese is 職業 — craft means skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.

craft in Japanese

職業
noun
Pronounced: shokugyō
Ability, skilfulness, especially skill in making plans and carrying them into execution; dexterity in managing affairs, adroitness, practical cunning; ingenuity in constructing, dexterity [9th century].

What does "craft" mean?

  1. noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
    "The chair was built with real craft, every joint fitted by hand."
  2. noun A trade or occupation requiring skilled manual work.
    "Carpentry is a craft passed down from father to son in his family."
  3. noun A boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft (used for vessels generally).
    "Several small craft were moored in the harbour."
  4. noun Cleverness or cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
    "He got what he wanted through craft rather than honesty."

craft in a sentence

  • The chair was built with real craft, every joint fitted by hand.
  • Pottery is a craft that takes years to master.
  • Carpentry is a craft passed down from father to son in his family.
  • Several small craft were moored in the harbour.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "craft" in Japanese?

"craft" in Japanese is 職業. craft means: Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.

How do you pronounce 職業?

"craft" in Japanese is 職業, pronounced "shokugyō".

How do you use "craft" in a sentence?

Example: "The chair was built with real craft, every joint fitted by hand." In Japanese, "craft" is 職業.

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