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JLPT N2nounLevel estimated by Bebop

芸げい能のう

geinou

show business, performing arts

Example sentences

芸能げいのう界かいは目立めだってなんぼの世界せかいだからね。
Show business is all about how much you stand out.
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彼かれは芸能げいのう界かいに精通せいつうしている。
He is familiar with the entertainment world.
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ジャネットは芸能げいのう界かいでの名声めいせいを求もとめていた。
Janet was seeking for fame in the world of show business.
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Kanji in 芸能

芸technique; artOnゲイ・ウンKunうえる・のり・わざ
能ability; talentOnノウKunよく・あたう

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