技巧

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 技巧 is read as ぎこう and means technique or craftsmanship.
• Basic usage: It can identify fine craftsmanship in an object or technique that should not outweigh honest expression.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Displaying fine craftsmanship
  • 技巧: The artisan's fine craftsmanship appears in the wooden box's pattern. Example: 職人の細かな技巧が木箱の模様に表れている。
• Not relying on technique alone
  • 技巧: I want to value honest expression rather than relying only on technique. Example: 技巧だけに頼らず、素直な表現を大切にしたい。