noun
technique; method; artistic technique
Refers to a systematic method or skill, especially in arts, crafts, or specialized fields. Often implies a learned or refined approach.
この画家は独特の技法で知られている。
This painter is known for a unique technique.
伝統的な技法を守りながら、新しい作品を
While preserving traditional techniques, they are creating new works.
Compound of 技 (technique, skill) and 法 (method, law). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally yields 'technique' or 'method'.