ノウハウ
also: ノーハウ
Meanings
1
know-how; expertise; practical knowledge
Refers to practical, hands-on knowledge or techniques gained through experience, especially in business, technology, or a specific field. Often used in contexts like sharing or acquiring know-how.
This company has accumulated years of know-how.
He knows all the ins and outs of that job.
Usage patterns
- ノウハウを身につけるto acquire/master know-how
He picked up the know-how for the job out in the field.
- ノウハウを共有するto share know-how (with others)
It's important for employees to share know-how with each other.
- ノウハウを蓄積するto accumulate know-how
We've built up know-how over many years of experience.
- 〈事〉のノウハウknow-how for doing something
I was taught the know-how for developing products.
- ノウハウを活かすto put know-how to use
I'm putting the know-how I gained at my previous job to use in my new work.