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技術を習得する
gijutsu o shuutoku suru
What does "技術を習得する" mean in English?
to acquire a skill彼は短期間で新しいプログラミング技術を習得した。
He acquired the new programming skill in a short period of time.
How to use "技術を習得する" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
Business
formal
To learn and master a specific technical skill or technique through study or practice.
会社は従業員が最新のデジタル技術を習得できるように研修を提供している。
The company provides training so that employees can acquire the latest digital skills.
Often used in professional, educational, or technical contexts. More formal than '習う' (to learn) or '覚える' (to memorize).
Collocations
高度な技術を習得するto acquire advanced skills新たな技術を習得するto acquire new skills
Pro Tip
Formality Level
Use this phrase in business or academic settings. In casual conversation, native speakers often say '技術を身につける' (to get skills) or simply '覚える' (to learn/memorize).
Gold Rule
Transitivity
Always use the object marker 'を' (o) before the skill being acquired (e.g., 技術を習得する).
Word Origin
Compound of 技術 (gijutsu, technique/skill) + 習得 (shuutoku, acquisition/mastery) + する (suru, to do).
Usage Notes
This phrase emphasizes the successful completion of the learning process, resulting in competence. It is commonly found in resumes, job descriptions, and formal reports.
Word Breakdown
技術
technique, skill, technology
root習得
acquisition, mastery
rootする
to do (verb suffix)
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