Quick answer
術 is the kanji for "Art". The most common reading is すべ (sube). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Art
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 術 represents 'ART'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of art.
On-reading: じゅつ — remember this sound by associating it with art. Kun-reading: すべ.
Example Sentences
芸術作品を鑑賞しました。
げいじゅつさくひんをかんしょうしました。
I appreciated the artwork.
手術を無事に終えました。
しゅじゅつをぶじにおえました。
The surgery ended safely.
Vocabulary using 術
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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