Chinese

Noun

技能

1. technical skill or ability

Japanese

Noun

技能 ‎(hiragana ぎのう, romaji ginō)

1. A technical skill that has been gained through study or practice; a science

   あの人 (ひと)は技能 (ぎのう)のある鍛冶屋 (かじや)だ。

   Ano hito wa ginō no aru kajiya da.

   That man is a skilled blacksmith.

2. A specialized ability

   スペイン語 (ご)技能 (ぎのう)検定 (けんてい)

   supein-go ginō kentei

   Tests of Spanish Ability

Synonyms

• (a technical skill): 技術 (ぎじゅつ) ‎(gijutsu)
• (a specialized ability): 能力 (のうりょく) ‎(nōryoku)