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技術 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • art noun Creative work — such as painting, music, or sculpture — made to be beautiful or to express emotion.
  • skill noun An ability to do something well, usually gained through learning or practice.
  • technique noun A specific method or way of doing something that requires skill or practice.
  • technological adj Relating to or involving technology, particularly modern science-based technology.
  • technology noun The practical application of scientific knowledge to solve problems or build tools and machines.

Senses

技術 is used for these senses in English:

  • skill A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
  • technique (uncountable) The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements. [from 19th c.]
  • technological Of, relating to, or involving technology, especially modern scientific technology.
  • technology (uncountable, academic) The study of or a collection of techniques.

art — full definition

  1. noun Creative work — such as painting, music, or sculpture — made to be beautiful or to express emotion.
  2. noun Skill gained through practice, especially one that goes beyond pure method or science.

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