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[しば()·()]
shibai
noun

English Meaning(s) for 芝居

noun
  1. play; drama

Definition and Synonyms for 芝居

Performing the performance of a part or role in a drama
Synonyms: プレイ, 演戯, 演技, 芝居
Performance the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment
Synonyms: プレイ, パフォーマンス, 演奏, 演戯, 演技, 演芸, 芝居
Act play a role or part
Synonyms: 演じる, 演ずる, 演戯, 演技, 芝居
Act perform on a stage or theater
Synonyms: 実演, 演じる, 演ずる, 演戯, 演技, 芝居
Work the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)
Synonyms: ワーク, , 作品, 作業, , 制作, 創作, 力作, 労作, 書籍, , 着る, 細工物, 芝居, , 著作, 著書, 述作
Show a social event involving a public performance or entertainment
Synonyms: ショー, 演芸, 演芸会, 興行, 芝居, 見世物
Histrionics a performance of a play
Synonyms: 上演, 演劇, 芝居
Dramatic Art the art of writing and producing plays
Synonyms: テアトル, , 劇道, 演劇, 芝居
Dramatic Play a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
Synonyms: ドラマ, , 戯曲, 演劇, 脚本, 芝居
Act a manifestation of insincerity
Synonyms: 芝居
Play a theatrical performance of a drama
Synonyms: , 演劇, 演戯, 芝居

Meanings for each kanji in 芝居

» turf; lawn
» reside; to be; exist; live with

Categories 芝居 is a member of

Activity any specific behavior
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Demonstration a show or display
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Re-Create create anew
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Perform give a performance (of something)
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End Product final product
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Communicating the activity of communicating
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Show a social event involving a public performance or entertainment
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Manifestation expression without words
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Public Presentation a dramatic or musical entertainment
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Social Event an event characteristic of persons forming groups
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Performing Arts arts or skills that require public performance
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Dramatic Work a play for performance on the stage or television or in a movie etc.
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 芝居

Sample Sentences for 芝居

I never see that play without crying.
This play has no humor in it.
The actress brought the whole silly play to life.
It is just an act.
That was the first time I had seen such a serious play so it was a valuable experience.

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