Refers to practical skill, proficiency, or competence, often in a professional, artistic, or technical context. Can imply a measurable level of ability.
His skill is on par with a professional's.
This job requires a high level of skill.
技量 and 腕前 both mean practical skill, but 技量 sounds slightly more formal and is common in written or technical evaluations.
技量 highlights technical proficiency, often in a craft or specialized skill, whereas 手腕 is broader and typically used for managerial or interpersonal competence.
Standard kanji spelling; used in news and everyday writing.
Rarely used kanji form; 倆 is not a jōyō kanji.
Rarely used kanji form; 伎 is not a jōyō kanji.
Rarely used kanji form; 伎 is not a jōyō kanji.
Compound of 技 (technique, skill) and 量 (amount, measure), literally 'measure of skill'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of skill level.