noun
excelling in one area or skill; being gifted in one particular field
A yojijukugo emphasizing that a person has a single outstanding talent or specialized skill, often used when describing someone who may not be well-rounded but shines in one domain.
彼は学業は振るわなかったが、一芸一能で絵の才能を認められた。
He didn't excel academically, but his one special talent in painting was recognized.
一芸一能に秀でている人は、社会で重宝されることも多い。
People who excel in one particular skill are often valued in society.
多芸多才 means 'versatile' or 'multi-talented', the opposite of 一芸一能 which focuses on a single outstanding ability.
A yojijukugo composed of 一 (one) + 芸 (art, skill) + 一 (one) + 能 (ability, talent). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common four-character pattern emphasizing a single specialized talent.