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[じゅつ()]
jutsu
noun, noun, used as a suffix

English Meaning(s) for 術

noun, noun, used as a suffix
  1. art; technique
  2. means; way
  3. trick; trap; plot; stratagem
  4. magic

Definition and Synonyms for 術

Measure any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
Synonyms: すべ, 対策, 打つ手, 措置, 方略, 方策, , ,
Expedient a means to an end
Synonyms: すべ, 便法, 捷径, 方便, 方便, 方途,
Method a way of doing something, especially a systematic way
Synonyms: すべ, なすすべ, メソッド, メソード, 仕方, 仕様, やり口, , 手口, 手段, 手法, 手立て, やり方, 方式, 方法, 方術, 方途, , 為ん術, 甲斐, 筋道, 致し方, , , 途方
Thaumaturgy any art that invokes supernatural powers
Synonyms: すべ, まじない, まじなう, マジック, 呪い, 呪う, 呪法, 呪術, 妖術, 幻術, 方術, 法術, 神通力, , 魔法, 魔術
Expedient not necessarily a principled or ethical one
Synonyms: すべ, 便法, 捷径, 方便, 方便, 方途,
Method implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
Synonyms: すべ, なすすべ, メソッド, メソード, 仕方, 仕様, やり口, , 手口, 手段, 手法, 手立て, やり方, 方式, 方法, 方術, 方途, , 為ん術, 甲斐, 筋道, 致し方, , , 途方

Meanings for each kanji in 術

» art; technique; skill; means; trick; resources; magic

Categories 術 is a member of

Tactical Manoeuvre a move made to gain a tactical end
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Agency how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
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Know-How the (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something
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Supernaturalism a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding
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Sample Sentences for 術

Diplomacy is to do and say the nastiest thing in the nicest way.
The chief clerk is not a hardworking man, but gets ahead rapidly because he knows how to curry favor with his superiors.
When was printing invented?
The man hypnotised his patient to sleep.
I learned to live without her.

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