Japanese Conversation · Level 43
90 words
Japanese word
美術館
Pronunciation
Romajibijutsukan
Meaning
- nounart museum
Example
週末に美術館へ行きます。shū matsu ni bi jutsu kan e i ki ma su
I go to an art museum on the weekend.
More examples
この美術館は駅から歩いてすぐです。ko no bi jutsu kan wa eki ka ra aru i te su gu de su
This art museum is a short walk from the station.
Core concept
A public place where people view paintings, sculptures, and other works of fine art.
Common phrases
美術館に行くbi jutsu kan ni i ku
go to an art museum
美術館を訪れるbi jutsu kan o otozu re ru
visit an art museum
美術館の入場料bi jutsu kan no nyū jō ryō
an art museum admission fee
Similar words
画廊garō: A space that exhibits artworks and commonly offers them for sale.
Definition in Japanese
美術作品を集めて展示し、一般に公開する施設。bi jutsu saku hin o atsu me te ten ji shi ip pan ni kō kai su ru shi setsu
Word origin
美術館 (bijutsukan) combines 美 (bi, "beauty"), 術 (jutsu, "art or technique"), and 館 (kan, "building") to mean a building for fine art.
Usage tips
- The Japanese term 美術館 (bijutsukan) usually matches "art museum," while art gallery in English can also mean a commercial space that sells artworks.
Other meanings
- art gallerynoun