🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

職人技

Pronunciation / Transliteration: shokunin waza

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Artisanry/ˈɑː.tɪ.zən.ri/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"この地域の職人技は世界的に有名です。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality or state of being an artisan; skilled craftsmanship.

    "The artisanry of the local potters is evident in the intricate designs of their ceramics."
  2. 2

    A collective term for the work produced by artisans.

    "The artisanry displayed at the fair included handmade jewelry, furniture, and textiles."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'artisanry' derives from the Middle French 'artisan', meaning 'craftsman', which in turn comes from the Latin 'artis', meaning 'art' or 'skill'. The evolution of the word reflects a historical emphasis on skilled craftsmanship and the manual arts, particularly during the Renaissance when artisanal work gained prominence.

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