Mnemonic
Butler Alfred has spent decades providing support behind the curtain—adjusting lights, cueing music, propping up every show. One night the lead collapses, so Alfred steps onstage himself. His lifetime of support has taught him every line, every move. The audience erupts: Alfred is the greatest performer they've ever seen.
Additional thoughts
Picture Alfred peeling off his white gloves, striding into the spotlight. The support role literally transforms into the performer role—背景 to 主役.Quick recall
Butler Alfred's years of support make him the ultimate performer when the spotlight finds him.Details
The keyword for 伎 is performer. This kanji refers to a person who possesses artistic skill or talent, particularly in the performing arts such as music, dance, or theater. It carries the sense of someone who has cultivated a craft or technical ability for the purpose of entertaining or demonstrating mastery. The character is closely related in meaning to 技 (skill/technique) but with a stronger emphasis on the person who embodies and displays that artistry.
- On'yomi
- ぎ、き
- Kun'yomi
- わざ、わざおぎ