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芸
art · performance · skill · craft
N2On: げい
Memory Aid
The kanji for ART (芸) can be visualized as an artistic performance taking place under the 'clouds' (云) in a 'field of grass' (艹). Imagine a stage set in a beautiful, grassy field with clouds drifting above, where a captivating art show is happening.
'GEI' — sounds like 'GAY' (meaning cheerful or joyful). Art and performances often bring happiness and joy to people, making them feel 'GAY'.
Vocabulary
芸術げいじゅつart, fine art
芸能げいのうentertainment, performance
芸人げいにんperformer, entertainer
手芸しゅげいhandicraft
Example Sentences
芸術は心を豊かにします。
Art enriches the mind.
彼女は歌とダンスの芸がとても上手だ。
She is very good at the art of singing and dancing.
彼は芸人として有名です。
He is famous as an entertainer.
私は将来、芸能界に入りたいです。
I want to enter the entertainment world in the future.