synonym Comparative
技術
VS
要領
Differences Between "技術" and "要領"
Option A
技術
Meaning
technology; skill; technique
Reading
ぎじゅつ (gijutsu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
日本のアニメーション技術は世界的に有名です。
Japanese animation technology is famous worldwide.
Option B
要領
Meaning
knack, gist, point, skill, tact
Reading
ようりょう (yōryō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は仕事の要領がいいので、いつも早く終わる。
He's good at his job, so he always finishes quickly.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(technology; skill; technique)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 技術: 物事をうまく行うためのスキルや手法、または科学的なテクノロジーを指します。 (Refers to a skill or method for doing things well, or scientific technology.)
- 要領: Refers to understanding the key point of something, or having a good way/skill to do something efficiently. Often used in phrases like「要領がいい」 (be good at handling things) or「要領をつかむ」 (grasp the knack).
- 技術: 物事をうまく行うためのスキルや手法、または科学的なテクノロジーを指します。 (Refers to a skill or method for doing things well, or scientific technology.)
- 要領: Refers to understanding the key point of something, or having a good way/skill to do something efficiently. Often used in phrases like「要領がいい」 (be good at handling things) or「要領をつかむ」 (grasp the knack).
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