工芸
Kōgei refers to the art of creating functional and decorative objects through skilled manual labor and craftsmanship. It typically bridges the gap between fine art and practical utility, often involving materials like wood, clay, lacquer, or metal.
Exemples
3 sur 5週末、地元の工芸市に行きました。
I went to a local craft fair on the weekend.
日本の伝統工芸は世界中で高く評価されています。
Japanese traditional crafts are highly valued worldwide.
この工芸品、めっちゃきれいだね！
This craftwork is really beautiful, isn't it!
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the first kanji 工 as a tool used for construction and the second 芸 as the 'art' of using it. Craft is construction-art.
Quiz rapide
日本の伝統（ ）はとても美しい。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 工芸
Exemples
週末、地元の工芸市に行きました。
everydayI went to a local craft fair on the weekend.
日本の伝統工芸は世界中で高く評価されています。
formalJapanese traditional crafts are highly valued worldwide.
この工芸品、めっちゃきれいだね！
informalThis craftwork is really beautiful, isn't it!
本稿では、江戸時代の工芸技術の変遷を考察する。
academicThis paper examines the transition of craft techniques during the Edo period.
当社は伝統工芸を用いた新製品の開発に取り組んでいます。
businessOur company is working on developing new products using traditional crafts.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
伝統工芸を守る
to preserve traditional crafts
工芸に親しむ
to become familiar with crafts
手仕事の工芸
handmade craftsmanship
Souvent confondu avec
Geijutsu is a broad term for art (painting, music, etc.), while kōgei focuses specifically on physical crafts and manual skill.
Kōsaku refers to simpler handicrafts or school projects, whereas kōgei implies a high level of professional mastery.
Notes d'usage
Use this word when discussing professional craftsmanship or artistic goods made by hand. It is very common in the context of Japan's 'Traditional Crafts' (Dentō Kōgei).
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use kōgei for simple DIY projects; for hobbies or school crafts, use 'kōsaku' or 'shugei' (handicrafts like knitting) instead.
Astuce mémo
Think of the first kanji 工 as a tool used for construction and the second 芸 as the 'art' of using it. Craft is construction-art.
Origine du mot
Derived from Middle Chinese, combining 'kō' (work/manufacturing) and 'gei' (art/skill).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In Japan, many traditional crafts are legally designated by the government to ensure their preservation and support high-level artisans.
Quiz rapide
日本の伝統（ ）はとても美しい。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 工芸
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