noun
main accomplishments; specialty; forte
Refers to one's primary or publicly recognized skill, often in traditional arts or entertainment. Can be used more broadly for a person's main area of expertise.
彼の表芸は三味線だ。
His main accomplishment is the shamisen.
落語家にとって、表芸はもちろん落語です。
For a rakugo performer, the main art is, of course, rakugo.