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JLPT N16画 · 6 strokesradical 人

deed, skill

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • わざ
  • わざおぎ

Mnemonic

A skilled performer on stage captivates the audience by showcasing their amazing deeds, standing tall like a person (人) before them.

About this kanji

The kanji 伎 (ギ, キ) primarily means 'skill' or 'deed' and is often associated with performing arts. It is typically used as a noun. A well-known compound is 歌舞伎 (かぶき), which refers to the traditional Japanese theatrical form of kabuki, known for its elaborate makeup and drama. Another compound is 伎楽 (ぎがく), which represents gigaku, an ancient style of masked dance-drama. Additionally, 伎女 (ぎじょ) means 'woman entertainer' and highlights the gendered aspect of performance art. Note that this kanji is rarely used on its own, as it is most commonly found in these cultural contexts.

Example sentences

  • 彼女は素晴らしい伎芸を持っている。

    She has wonderful performing arts skills.

Meanings across languages

English
deed, skill
Tiếng Việt
hành động, kỹ năng
日本語
技, 技術
한국어
기술, 기능
中文
技, 技能
id
tindakan, kemampuan
th
การกระทำ, ทักษะ
es
hecho, habilidad
fr
fait, compétence
de
Tat, Fähigkeit
pt
ato, habilidade

Common compounds

  • 歌舞伎かぶきkabuki, traditional form of drama and music performed by male actors wearing makeup mainly in white and red
  • 伎楽ぎがくgigaku (genre of masked drama-dance performance)
  • 伎女ぎじょwoman entertainer, prostitute
  • 伎芸ぎげいperforming art, technique (in a performing art)
  • 倶伎羅くきらAsian koel (Eudynamys scolopacea), lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus)
  • 女歌舞伎おんなかぶきgirls' kabuki
  • 歌舞伎座かぶきざkabuki troupe, kabuki theater (theatre), Kabuki-za (theatre in Tokyo)
  • 歌舞伎劇かぶきげきkabuki play, kabuki drama

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