This is the 5036th most frequent Japanese word.


Art, craft, or technique.


Here, "芸" refers to his artistic or creative skills, highlighting versatility in artistic expression.

彼の芸は多才である。

His art is versatile.


In this sentence, "芸" is part of "芸術," meaning "art" or "the arts," focusing on artistic endeavors as a field.

古典芸術には独特の美しさがある。

Classical arts have a distinct beauty.


Here, "芸" relates to "話芸," which is "the art of storytelling," emphasizing performance as a specific artistic skill.

彼の話芸は人々を感動させる。

His storytelling performance moves people emotionally.