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芸

芸 — technique, art, craft

Learn the correct stroke order for 芸 (technique), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 47 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)ゲイgei、ウンun
Kun'yomi (訓読み)う.えるueru、のりnori、わざwaza
Strokes7
Radical艸
Frequency#719
Meaningstechnique, art, craft, performance, acting, trick, stunt

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

園芸えんげいhorticulture; gardeningnoun
演芸えんげいentertainment; performancenoun
学芸がくげいarts and sciences; liberal artsnoun
芸者げいしゃgeisha; professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquetsnoun
芸術げいじゅつart; the artsnoun
芸人げいにん(TV) comediannoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 芸 (technique) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 艸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 芸 is #719, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

園芸えんげい — horticulture; gardening
演芸えんげい — entertainment; performance
学芸がくげい — arts and sciences; liberal arts

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 芸 have?

The kanji 芸 (technique) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 芸?

芸 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 芸 mean?

芸 means: technique, art, craft, performance, acting, trick, stunt. On'yomi readings: ゲイ, ウン. Kun'yomi readings: う.える, のり, わざ.

What JLPT level is 芸?

芸 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.