じゅつ
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1

Art; technique; skill—specialized ability or craftsmanship. Often used as a suffix (e.g., 格闘術).

NounNoun (Suffix)

Examples

格闘術を学ぶために道場に通い始めた。

I started going to the dojo to learn martial arts techniques.

伝統工芸には代々受け継がれる高い術がある。

Traditional crafts have high-level techniques passed down through generations.

外科医は繊細な手術の術を身につけている。

Surgeons have acquired delicate surgical skills.

2

A means or method; a way of achieving something.

Noun

Examples

困ったとき、役立つ術をいくつか知っていると便利だ。

When you're in trouble, it's useful to know a few methods that help.

交渉の術を駆使して合意に達した。

We used negotiation tactics to reach an agreement.

3

A stratagem; artifice or trick—an ingenious or deceitful method.

Noun

Examples

彼の術にかかって、計画は失敗した。

The plan failed because it fell into his stratagem.

あの詐欺師の術には気をつけてください。

Beware of that con man's tricks.

4

Magic; sorcery—supernatural arts or spells.

Noun

Examples

昔話では魔術師が不思議な術を使う場面がよく出てくる。

In folktales, magicians often use mysterious magic.

その儀式は古い術に基づいて行われるという。

It is said that the ritual is carried out based on ancient sorcery.

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