Technique

January 31, 2011

“Technique” in kanji. Japanese calligraphy art by Nao.

Technique

waza, gi

Waza is a technique. Gijutsu is technique. Kowaza means a useful method. Some jobs or tasks done quickly are hayawaza.

Gi means skill or technical skill. Gi means technical methods.


The kanji for “Technique” with the stroke order and arrows showing directions.

  1. Draw the left-hand side of the character first. Draw the short horizontal stroke.
  2. Draw the vertical stroke with an upward turn.
  3. Draw the sweeping stroke heading rightward.
  4. Begin to draw the right-hand side. Draw the horizontal stroke on the top.
  5. Draw the vertical stroke crossing the previous stroke.
  6. Draw the hook consisting of a horizontal stroke and a sweeping one.
  7. Draw the sweeping stroke crossing the previous stroke.
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