English–Japanese

“talent” in Japanese

Japanese

Also人材 (jinzai) · 才能 (sainō) · 特技 (tokugi)

Pronunciation

Romajigei

Example

彼には芸があります。kare ni wa gei ga a ri ma su

He has talent.

Illustration for 芸 (talent)

How to say “talent” in Japanese

“Talent” in Japanese is 芸 (gei).

Refers to an ability shaped into a recognizable skill or form of expression, whether it appears as talent, art, or a performed act.

Full entry for 芸: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 芸

彼は長年の練習で、芸を磨きました。kare wa naga nen no ren shū de gei o miga ki ma shi ta

He honed his skills through years of practice.

Tips for using 芸

  • The phrase 芸がある (gei ga aru) describes someone whose work or behavior shows a distinctive flair, rather than merely someone who possesses a learned skill.

Other Japanese words for “talent”

この会社は若い人材を育てています。ko no gai sha wa waka i jin zai o soda te te i ma su

This company is developing young talent.

彼には音楽の才能があります。kare ni wa on gaku no sai nō ga a ri ma su

He has a talent for music.

私の特技は絵を描くことです。watashi no toku gi wa e o ega ku ko to de su

My talent is drawing.

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