Translation of Japanese word "芸術" to English
芸術
げいじゅつ
[geijutsu]
IPA: /gei.ju.tsu/
Meaning
NounThe conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.
How to use
芸術 (geijutsu) — 'art / fine arts'. 芸術家 (geijutsuka) — artist. 芸術的な — artistic.
🇬🇧 English
art / culture
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 芸術
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): げいじゅつ
Romaji Transcription: geijutsu
Example Sentences
芸術を学ぶ
げいじゅつをまなぶ
Study art.
芸術の世界
げいじゅつのせかい
The world of art.
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Common phrases
- 芸術作品— work of art / art piece
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Frequency rank: #1007 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "芸術" mean?▼
The Japanese word "芸術" means "art / culture" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "芸術"?▼
The word "芸術" is read as "げいじゅつ" (geijutsu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Art is beautiful.".
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