noun
delicate technique; little trick; subtle maneuver
Used in sports like sumo and judo for a skillful, often small-scale technique. Can also refer to a clever trick or subtle move in other contexts.
彼は小技を駆使して相手を翻弄した。
He toyed with his opponent using delicate techniques.
このゲームでは小技が勝敗を分ける。
In this game, little tricks make the difference between winning and losing.
大技 refers to a big, powerful technique, while 小技 is a small, delicate one.
Compound of 小 (small) and 技 (technique).