Meaning of 技能(ぎのう) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

Reading and JLPT level 技能, 伎能 JLPT 1

Kana Reading ぎのう

Romaji ginō

Parts of speech

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

Meaning

technical skill; ability; capacity

Example Sentences

技能, 伎能, ぎのう used in context

彼(あれ)の技能(ぎのう)はその仕事(しごと)にうってつけだった(だ)。

His skills qualified him for the job.
特別な(とくべつ)技能(ぎのう)を必要とする(ひつようとする)分野(ぶんや)を除けば(のぞく)、彼(あれ)ら(かれら)は彼(あれ)のスタイルをあらゆる点(ちょぼ)で模倣(もほう)した(する)。

They have imitated his style in all areas except those that require special skill.
人(じん)が獲得(かくとく)できる技能(ぎのう)(ぎのう)の中(なか)で最も(もっとも)価値(かち)ある技能(ぎのう)(ぎのう)は、自分(じぶん)で考える(かんがえる)能力(のうりょく)である。

The most valuable skill one can acquire is the ability to think for oneself.
人(じん)が獲得(かくとく)できる技能(ぎのう)(ぎのう)の中(なか)で最も(もっとも)価値(かち)ある技能(ぎのう)(ぎのう)は、自分(じぶん)で考える(かんがえる)能力(のうりょく)である。

The most valuable skill one can acquire is the ability to think for oneself.
今日(きょう)英語(えいご)が堪能(たんのう)であることは有利な(ゆうり)技能(ぎのう)である。

Fluency in English is a very marketable skill today.
学生(がくせい)は読書(どくしょ)の技能(ぎのう)を磨く(みがく)べきだ。

Students should develop their reading skills.

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Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

技 JLPT 2

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

On: ギ

Kun: わざ

7 strokes

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能 JLPT 3

ability, talent, skill, capacity

On: ノウ

Kun: よ.く

10 strokes

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伎 JLPT 1

deed, skill

On: ギ, キ

Kun: わざ, わざおぎ

6 strokes

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