Meaning

Primary

Performing Arts

Alternative

Popular Entertainment

Word Type

noun

Explanation

When you turn acting into art you get the performing arts. It is popular entertainment! Lights, action! Welcome to Broadway!

This word is more traditional and isn't used very much these days.

Reading

えんげい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

演芸会は来週ですよ!みなさん、がんばりましょう!

The performance is next week! Let's do our best, everyone!

トーフグで一番演芸に秀でているのはマイケルだ。

At Tofugu, the one who excels most as an entertainer is Michael.

演芸部に入部したいんですが、どうすればいいかご存知ですか?

I would like to join the performing arts club. Do you know how I can do that?

Kanji Composition