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芸
Art, Performance
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Traditional Japanese performing arts such as kabuki, nō, and rakugo are all considered 芸能 (geinō). The kanji 芸 is widely used for art, entertainment, and performance.
Memory Trick
Imagine an artist carefully practicing a performance until it becomes beautiful. That talent and artistic skill help you remember 芸 means 'art' or 'performance.'
Readings
Onyomi: ゲイ (gei)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
芸術
げいじゅつ (geijutsu)
Art
芸能
げいのう (geinou)
Entertainment
工芸
こうげい (kougei)
Craft
芸人
げいにん (geinin)
Performer
Example Sentence
彼女 は 芸術 を 勉強しています。
かのじょ は げいじゅつ を べんきょうしています。
kanojo wa geijutsu o benkyou shiteimasu
She is studying art.