Meaning

Primary

Artist

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You know that 芸術 is art so you'd think that 芸術家 would be something like "art house." Well, it's not. Think of it this way: Who is the person who works for "House Art"? It's the artist.

Reading

げいじゅつか
  • 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

Common Word Combinations

  • 芸術家の作品

    an artist's work

    芸術家の絵

    an artist's drawing

    芸術家のアート

    an artist's art

Context Sentences

彼は有名な芸術家ではありません。

He isn't a famous artist.

彼女は、多くの賞を受賞している、世界的に名の知れた芸術家です。

She is a globally renowned artist who has received numerous awards.

その芸術家は、弟子に留守番をたのんで、ヨーロッパに留学しました。

The artist asked his disciple to look after his house while he was away and left for Europe to study.

Kanji Composition