- 芸術 — fine art
- 芸能 — entertainment
- 演芸 — performing arts
- 園芸 — horticulture
- 手芸 — handicraft
- 芸人 — performer / entertainer
- 芸術家 — artist
- 芸能界 — entertainment industry
Originally tied to cultivation and growth, 芸 extended from “cultivating plants” to “cultivating skill,” and now broadly covers artistic ability and cultural performance.
彼女は 芸術に 興味があります。
She is interested in art.
日本の 伝統芸能を 学びたいです。
I want to study traditional Japanese performing arts.