How to say 'Art' in Japanese | 芸

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The Japanese word for Art is 'Gei', written as 芸 in Japanese.'Art' in hiragana is げい.

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芸

Meaning

Art

Reading

げい

gei

Kanji

芸Art, Performance

Explanation

The Japanese noun '芸 (げい)' refers to 'art' or 'performance'. It is often used to describe artistic skills, performances, or crafts, particularly in traditional Japanese contexts. For example: she is skilled in traditional Japanese arts「彼女は伝統的な日本の芸に熟練している」(かのじょはでんとうてきなにほんのげいにじゅくれんしている). The geisha performed a beautiful art「芸者が美しい芸を披露した」(げいしゃがうつくしいげいをひろうした). This word can also refer to specific skills or techniques, such as in martial arts or other disciplines. It carries a connotation of refinement and mastery.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6256

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 芸

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

芸

Meaning

Art, Performance

Words Related to 芸 Through the Kanji 芸

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 芸 as well.

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芸術

Meaning

Art

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芸能

Meaning

Entertainment

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文芸

Meaning

Literature

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'Gei' means 'Art' .

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