芸
Kanji · N2
芸 / technique
Kanji for technique, art, or craft.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゲイ、ウン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | う.える、のり、わざ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
芸 carries the meaning technique, art, or craft.
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Common compounds with 芸
芸能界げいのうかいshow business / entertainment industry / world of entertainment
芸術家げいじゅつかartist
演芸えんげいentertainment / performance
芸者げいしゃgeisha / professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquets
芸人げいにんcomedian
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