craft; technique; craftsmanship
Refers to the skill, art, or technique involved in making something, especially by hand. Often used in contexts like 技工を凝らす (to exercise one's craftsmanship).
craftsman; artisan; technician
Refers to a person skilled in a craft or technical work. Often used in compound terms like 歯科技工士 (dental technician).
This furniture has been crafted with advanced technique.
He is a skilled craftsman.
Compound of 技 (gi, 'skill') and 工 (kō, 'work' or 'worker'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination naturally yields the meanings of skilled work or a skilled worker.