曲芸(きょくげい)

きょくげい
noun
acrobatics; stunts; trick performance
entertainment
1. acrobatics; stunts; trick performance
Skillful physical feats performed for entertainment, such as juggling, tightrope walking, or other circus-like performances requiring exceptional dexterity or balance.
曲芸(きょくげい)師(し)がステージに立(た)った。
The acrobat took the stage.
サーカスで見事(みごと)な曲芸(きょくげい)を見(み)た。
I saw a splendid acrobatic performance at the circus.
彼(かれ)は自転車(じてんしゃ)に乗(の)りながら曲芸(きょくげい)のような動(うご)きを見(み)せた。
He showed acrobatic moves while riding a bicycle.

Usage

Used for physical performances of skill such as juggling, trapeze acts, and other circus arts. Can also be used figuratively to describe any action requiring extraordinary skill or dexterity.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • アクロバット: acrobatics (loanword, more modern)
  • 大道芸(だいどうげい): street performance
  • 芸当(げいとう): feat, trick, accomplishment

Related Words

Compare: 大道芸(だいどうげい) (street performance)
Compare: 軽業(かるわざ) (acrobatics)
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