1Public entertainment and the performing arts in general — acting, singing, comedy, and similar activities performed for a popular audience.
彼女は子どもの頃から芸能界にあこがれていた。
She had admired the entertainment industry since she was a child.
歌舞伎や能は日本の伝統芸能として世界的に知られている。
Kabuki and Noh are known worldwide as traditional Japanese performing arts.
その芸能人はバラエティ番組で人気を集めている。
That entertainer is gaining popularity on variety shows.
2A somewhat literary term for one's cultivated skills, talents, or artistic accomplishments.
彼は多芸多才で、様々な芸能に通じていた。
He was multi-talented and well versed in many kinds of artistic accomplishments.