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特技
Meaning in Englishspecial talent; skill
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What it means
特技 means a specific skill or talent that a person can perform well, typically highlighting an ability that stands out beyond ordinary tasks rather than everyday competencies.
Main meanings
- A specific skill or talent developed through practice and used to perform or demonstrate something.
- A talent that stands out in performances or competitions, often showcased to entertain or impress others.
- A personal forte or specialty highlighted in social introductions or self-presentation.
- In some contexts, it can refer to a notable, sometimes impressive trick or demonstration.
How to use it
Used as a noun to denote a person's notable skill, typically described in introductions or self-presentation, or discussed in contexts like competitions or classes. It is used in formal and casual speech, often paired with verbs such as 持つ or 活かす to indicate possession or application of the skill.
Variants and close terms
- 得意技 (とくいわざ) - a specialty move or favored technique
- 腕前 (うでまえ) - level of skill, proficiency, prowess
- 技量 (ぎりょう) - technical ability or competence
- 不得手 (ふとて) - not good at, the opposite concept
Composition
- 特 = special or exceptional
- 技 = technique or skill
- Together they denote a standout ability that a person can perform, i.e., a special skill
Word class
Noun (名詞)
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acting, performance
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peculiarity, uniqueness, characteristic
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