What does the kanji 芸 mean?

The kanji 芸 (gei) means "art, performance, skill". It is a JLPT N3 character.

"gei" is written with the kanji 芸, meaning "art, performance, skill". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) げい (gei). It is a JLPT N3 character.

How do you write the kanji 芸?

Write 芸 ("art") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 芸?

芸 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) げい (gei).

芸“art” Kanjigei

JLPT N3

How to write 芸

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

art, performance, skill

Onyomi (音読み)

げい gei

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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芸“art” Kanjigei

How to write 芸

Meaning and readings

Meaning

Onyomi (音読み)

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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