芸: the kanji for art; performance
芸 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means art; performance. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
芸 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
芸 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ゲイ (gei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 芸術げいじゅつ · geijutsu | art |
| 芸能人げいのうじん · geinōjin | celebrity; entertainer |
| 園芸えんげい · engei | gardening |
| 工芸こうげい · kōgei | craft |
| 芸げい · gei | trick; performance |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この町は芸術の町として知られている。Kono machi wa geijutsu no machi to shite shirarete iru.This town is known as a town of art.
- 母の趣味は園芸です。Haha no shumi wa engei desu.My mother's hobby is gardening.
- お土産に地元の伝統工芸品を買った。Omiyage ni jimoto no dentō kōgeihin o katta.I bought a local traditional craft as a souvenir.
- 空港で有名な芸能人を見かけた。Kūkō de yūmei na geinōjin o mikaketa.I spotted a famous celebrity at the airport.
- うちの犬はいくつか芸ができる。Uchi no inu wa ikutsuka gei ga dekiru.Our dog can do a few tricks.
Questions about 芸
How many strokes does 芸 have?
芸 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 芸?
The on readings are gei (ゲイ). 芸 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 芸?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 芸
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.