noun
magical art; esoteric technique
Archaic term for magical or esoteric arts, especially those related to medicine or healing. Related to 方士 (ほうし, 'Daoist magician/hermit'). Not used in modern Japanese outside historical or literary contexts.
See also: 方士
古代中国では、方技は医術や仙術と深く結びついていた。
In ancient China, magical arts were deeply connected with medicine and Daoist practices.
「方技」という語は、現代ではほとんど使われない。
The word 方技 is hardly used in modern times.