芸
technique · art · craft · performance · acting · trick · stunt
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
grass + 云
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and cloud. Planting technique.
Symbolism
Art, performing arts, skill. Represents technique.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing on the earth
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
文芸復興
ぶんげいふっこう
Renaissance; Renaissance
無芸大食
むげいたいしょく
lacking the talent to do anything but eat; lacking the talent to do anything but eat
一芸一能
いちげいいちのう
(excelling in) one area or skill; (being skilled or gifted in) one certain area; (excelling in) one area or skill
武芸百般
ぶげいひゃっぱん
every martial art; all the martial arts; every martial art
Proverbs & Idioms
芸は身を助く
げいはみをたすく
Art saves the artist
Skills you acquire will help you in times of need
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 芸 mean in Japanese?
芸 means technique, art, craft, performance, acting, trick, stunt.
How do you read 芸?
On'yomi: ゲイ、ウン (GEI, UN). Kun'yomi: う.える、のり、わざ (ueru, nori, waza).
How many strokes does 芸 have?
芸 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 芸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 芸 (technique, art, craft, performance, acting, trick, stunt) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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