技 means “skill, technique”

わざ · waza

Also: art, craft, ability

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

わざ

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

ギ

JLPT N2 · Taught in grade 5 · 7 strokes

The story

A hand (扌) beside 支, another hand holding a branch: picture handiwork done with practiced ease. In judo each throw is a 技, a technique, anime heroes shout their 必殺技, and 技術 is technology and know-how.

Used in 技術 (gijutsu, technology/technique), 特技 (tokugi, special skill), and 演技 (engi, acting/performance)

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Readings from KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, CC BY-SA.