Japanese

こうげい
Meaning: craft; industrial arts
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

工
芸

Example sentences

He is learning traditional craft techniques.
彼は伝統工芸の師匠に弟子入りした
He became an apprentice to a master of traditional crafts.
伝統工芸の職人が、一つ一つ丁寧に仕上げた。
An artisan of traditional crafts finished each one carefully.
この町は伝統工芸が盛んなことで有名だ。
This town is famous for its flourishing traditional crafts.
彼は伝統工芸の神髄を極めた
He mastered the true essence of traditional crafts.

Usage Notes

Refers to the creation of practical and decorative objects, often with traditional methods.

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