Quick answer
芸 is the kanji for "Art / Craft / Trick". A common reading is う.える (ueru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Art / Craft / Trick
Also : Art · Craft · Trick · Stunt · Acting · Technique
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 芸 represents 'TECHNIQUE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of technique.
On-reading: げい — remember this sound by associating it with technique. Kun-reading: う.える.
Example Sentences
伝統芸能を次世代に伝えるための取り組みが増えています。
でんとうげいのうをじせだいにつたえるためのとりくみがふえています。
Efforts to pass down traditional performing arts to the next generation are increasing.
彼女は芸術的な才能があって、絵も音楽も得意です。
かのじょはげいじゅつてきなさいのうがあって、えもおんがくもとくいです。
She has artistic talent and is good at both painting and music.
Vocabulary using 芸
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