Vocabulary

What does 技 (わざ, waza) mean?

技 (わざ, waza) means technique, skill, move.

Quick facts
Readingわざ
Romajiwaza
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
わざ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonwaza

technique, skill, move

  1. 1noun technique; art; skill

Example sentences

  • I mastered one judo technique.

  • The craftsman has skills built up over many years.

Kanji in this word

Look up another word →

Data sources and licences

Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.