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.
Standard kanji spelling.
Irregular kanji usage; 業 is normally read ぎょう or わざ, but here it is used for わざ. Rare and not recommended for learners.
Compound of 小 (small) and 技 (technique).