noun

  1. (TV) comedian.
  2. performer (esp. of a traditional art), entertainer.
  3. talented person, accomplished person. Rare.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
芸人 げいにん

Contained Kanji Breakdown

technique, art, craft
ゲイ き ウン (4th, N2)
grass, grass radical (no. 140)
say
ウン い.う ここに (Kentei Pre-1)
two, two radical (no. 7)
ニ ふた ふだ (1st, N5)
I, myself, katakana mu radical (no. 28)
シ ボウ ム (Kentei 1)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)