Japanese Conversation · Level 109
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Japanese word
芸
Pronunciation
Romajigei
Meaning
- nountalent
Example
彼には芸があります。kare ni wa gei ga a ri ma su
He has talent.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Refers to an ability shaped into a recognizable skill or form of expression, whether it appears as talent, art, or a performed act.
Common phrases
芸があるgei ga a ru
have talent
芸を磨くgei o miga ku
hone one's talent
芸を披露するgei o hi rō su ru
showcase one's talent
Similar words
才能sainō: A natural ability that makes someone good at a particular activity.
技waza: A learned technique used to perform a task or create something.
特技tokugi: A particular skill that someone performs especially well.
Definition in Japanese
身につけた技術や表現力など、特定の分野で発揮される能力。mi ni tsu ke ta gi jutsu ya hyō gen ryoku na do toku tei no bun ya de hak ki sa re ru nō ryoku
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese word 芸 (gei, "art or skill") uses the on-reading of the kanji 芸, whose established meanings include cultivated skill, art, and a performed act.
Usage tips
- 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 meanings
- skillnoun
- artnoun
- performancenoun
Related words
- 芸人geininperformernoun