技術（ぎじゅつ、gijutsu）
- technology

The Japanese word 技術 (ぎじゅつ) refers to "technology," "skill," "technique," "art," or "craft." It encompasses the practical application of knowledge, particularly in a specific field or area. It can describe the methods, tools, and processes used to achieve a particular result. It often implies a level of expertise or proficiency. 技術 can be used to describe both tangible and intangible skills and knowledge.

⚫︎ 最新の 技術 Translation: The latest technology. ⚫︎ 料理の 技術 Translation: Cooking skills / techniques. ⚫︎ 高度な 技術 Translation: Advanced technology / skill.

⚫︎ This word is versatile and used in many contexts. ⚫︎ It can be used in formal and informal situations. ⚫︎ Use it when discussing skills, crafts, technology, or expertise. ⚫︎ It is often used to praise someone's abilities or to describe advancements.

⚫︎ 技術 is typically written using kanji. ⚫︎ The reading is ぎじゅつ in hiragana. ⚫︎ There are no other standard ways to write this word. ⚫︎ The okurigana (送りがな) doesn't vary.

⚫︎ スキル (sukiru): Skill (borrowed from English, often used for specific skills) ⚫︎ 能力 (nou-ryoku): Ability, capacity ⚫︎ 技能 (gi-nou): Skill, technique, ability (often used in a more practical sense) ⚫︎ テクニック (tekunikku): Technique (borrowed from English)

⚫︎ There isn't one direct antonym. The opposite would depend on the context. Sometimes, "lack of skill" or "inefficiency" could be used to express the opposite.

このロボットは高度な 技術 を使って作られています。 ・Translation: This robot is made using advanced technology. ・Explanation: The sentence highlights the application of advanced 技術 in the creation of the robot.

彼は素晴らしい 技術 で絵を描きます。 ・Translation: He paints with wonderful skill. ・Explanation: This sentence describes someone's painting skill using the word 技術.

The word 技術 is a compound word derived from two kanji. The first 技 (gi) means "skill" or "technique," and the second 術 (jutsu) means "art," "technique," or "method." Together, they combine to form the concept of 技術 or "technology," which emphasizes the skillful application of a craft or method.