技能

• 読み: ぎのう
• ローマ字: ginou
• 漢字の分解: 技 (gi) — skill, technique; 能 (nou) — ability, talent
• 発音: /gi.noː/

意味

Technical skill; proficiency. A practical ability acquired through training or experience.

A noun emphasising hands-on, practical abilities rather than theoretical knowledge. Distinguished from 技術 (gijutsu, technology/technique) which is broader, and 能力 (nouryoku, ability) which is more general. Key collocations include 技能試験 (ginou shiken, skills test), 技能実習 (ginou jisshuu, technical intern training), and 技能検定 (ginou kentei, proficiency certification).

例文

1. 溶接の技能を身につけるには時間がかかる。
2. 技能試験に合格して資格を取得した。
3. 外国人技能実習制度について議論が続いている。

使い方ガイド

場面: workplace, education, certification

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

From Sino-Japanese: 技 (gi, skill/technique) + 能 (nou, ability/talent). Literally 'technical ability' — practical skills developed through training and practice.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal