versatility; many talents
Describes a person who is skilled in many arts or fields. Often used in the phrase 多芸多才.
彼は多芸な人で、絵も描けるし、歌も上手い。
He is a versatile person; he can draw and is also good at singing.
多芸多才な彼女は、どんな仕事でも
Being multi-talented, she picks up any job quickly.
versatile; multi-talented
Compound of 多 (many) and 芸 (art, skill). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from the kanji.