Meaning

Primary

Fine Art

Alternative

Art

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

When you create beauty with your techniques, that’s fine art, or simply art.

Reading

びじゅつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 美術教育

    art education

    美術学校

    art school

    美術大学

    art university

Context Sentences

私は大学で美術を学んでいます。

I am studying art at university.

よかったら、美術部に入らない?

Would you like to join the art club?

彼は美術の本を読んで、様々な画家について学んでいます。

He reads art books to learn about different painters.

Kanji Composition