noun
Refers to practical skill or dexterity, often in a specific craft, task, or performance. Can carry a nuance of experienced, polished technique.
彼の料理の手並みは素晴らしい。
His cooking skills are wonderful.
職人の手並みを見せてもらった。
I was shown the craftsman's skill.
腕前 also means skill or ability, but often emphasizes acquired prowess or performance level, while 手並み focuses more on the technique or dexterity shown in a specific task.
技術 is a broader term for technique or technology, often used in technical or industrial contexts, whereas 手並み is more personal and hands-on.
Compound of 手 (hand) and 並み (arrangement, average), suggesting the way one handles things with one's hands, hence skill or dexterity. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.