Japanese word

芸能

Pronunciation

Romajigeinō

Meaning

  • nounentertainment

Example

私は日本の芸能に興味があります。watashi wa nihon no gei nō ni kyō mi ga a ri ma su

I am interested in Japanese entertainment.

Illustration for 芸能 (entertainment)

More examples

母はテレビの芸能ニュースをよく見ます。haha wa te re bi no gei nō nyū su o yo ku mi ma su

My mother often watches entertainment news on TV.

Core concept

Covers artistic performances and show-business activities presented for public enjoyment.

Common phrases

  • 芸能界gei nō sakai

    the entertainment world

  • 芸能ニュースgei nō nyū su

    entertainment news

  • 芸能活動gei nō katsu dō

    entertainment activities

Similar words

娯楽goraku: Activities that provide enjoyment through performances, media, games, or other leisure pursuits.
演芸engei: Public entertainment presented through performances such as comedy, music, or traditional acts.

Definition in Japanese

音楽・演劇・映画など、人々を楽しませるための活動や技芸。on gaku en geki ei ga na do hito bito o tano shi ma se ru ta me no katsu dō ya gi gei

Word origin

It is a Sino-Japanese compound of 芸 (gei, "art" or "skill") and 能 (nō, "ability"), describing artistic skills and activities that entertain people.

Usage tips

  • The Japanese term 芸能 (geinō) is broader than the English term performing arts because it can also include popular entertainment such as television.

Other meanings

  • performing artsnoun

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