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表層形
かくし芸
カクシゲー
名詞

かくし芸 (カクシゲー)

Kakushigei · かくしげー — one's party piece, parlor trick, hidden talent

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かくし芸 in rōmaji: kakushigei.

名詞 普通名詞 一般 *
📝 隠し芸 🔤 * 📐 *
Updated: 2026年9月28日
📖 Grammar Information
表層形 (Surface)
かくし芸
見出し語 (Lemma)
隠し芸
読み (Reading)
カクシゲー
品詞 (POS)
名詞・普通名詞・一般・*
活用型 (Conj. Type)
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活用形 (Conj. Form)
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表記 (Orthography)
かくし芸
読み・基本形
カクシゲー
表記・基本形
かくし芸
見出し語の読み
カクシゲイ
How it's used

Used informally when talking about a special skill or act someone shows at parties or gatherings, often for entertainment.

彼はかくし芸でギターを弾く。
Kare wa kakushigei de gitaa o hiku.
He plays guitar as his party piece.

忘年会でかくし芸を披露した。
Bounenkai de kakushigei o hirou shita.
I showed my hidden talent at the year-end party.

⚖️ Often confused with 'tokugi' (specialty), but 'kakushigei' implies a surprising or amusing trick rather than a serious skill.

💡 English Meaning

かくし芸 means “one's party piece, parlor trick, hidden talent” — full definition & examples →

⭐ Dictionary Form

隠し芸 (カクシゲー) — main entry →

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