expression, i-adjective
lacking skill; uninspiring; dull
Describes a person, performance, or thing as lacking flair, skill, or interesting qualities; often used when something is plain or unexciting. The phrase is a set expression using 芸 (art/skill) and the negative of ある.
See also: 芸のない
彼の話はいつも芸がなくて、すぐ飽きてしまう。
His stories are always dull and I get bored quickly.
この料理は見た目はきれいだけど、味に芸がないね。
This dish looks nice, but the flavor is uninspired.