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芸
芸 (readings: げい, わざ; Japanese kanji) means “art / skill”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 芸術 (art).
What does 芸 mean?
| Kanji | 芸 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | art / skill |
| Readings | げい, わざ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 芸
芸 is read げい or わざ depending on the word.
Example words with 芸
| Example | 芸術 (art) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14