実技

• Reading: じつぎ
• Romaji: jitsugi
• Kanji breakdown: 実 (jitsu) — reality, truth, practical; 技 (gi) — skill, technique
• Pronunciation: /dʑi.tsɯ.gi/

Meaning

Practical skill; hands-on test. A demonstration of ability through actual performance rather than written knowledge.

A noun most commonly encountered in the context of exams and evaluations where practical ability is tested, as opposed to written tests (筆記, hikki). Common collocations include 実技試験 (jitsugi shiken, practical exam), 実技テスト (jitsugi tesuto, practical test), and 実技科目 (jitsugi kamoku, practical subjects like PE, music, art). Also used in vocational training and certification contexts.

Examples

1. 来週の実技試験に向けて毎日練習している。 I am practicing every day for next week's practical exam.
2. 運転免許の実技で何度も落ちてしまった。 I failed the driving license practical test multiple times.
3. 体育や音楽などの実技科目も成績に含まれる。 Practical subjects such as PE and music are also included in grades.

Usage Guide

Context: education, certification, testing

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 実 (jitsu, practical/real) + 技 (gi, skill/technique). Literally 'practical technique' — skills demonstrated through hands-on performance.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal