Meaning of 技(わざ) in Japanese

Reading and JLPT level 技, 伎 JLPT 3

Kana Reading わざ, ぎ

Romaji waza, gi

Examples of 技, 伎, わざ, ぎ in a sentence

柔道では力より技のほうが大切である。

In judo technique is more important than strength.
一子相伝の技と言うわりには、彼の蹴りは大した事はないね。

For a guy who was chosen by his father as the only son to be taught the secrets of this martial art, he doesn't have much of a kick.

技 JLPT 2

7 strokes

skill, art, craft, ability, feat, performance, vocation, arts

On'Yomi: ギ

Kun'Yomi: わざ

伎 JLPT 1

6 strokes

deed, skill

On'Yomi: ギ, キ

Kun'Yomi: わざ, わざおぎ

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