芝居

しばい

Play, drama, acting

N3noun·shibai

How to remember it

A story "brought" (居) to life on the "lawn" (芝) stage — a theatrical performance.

Example sentences

  • 彼は芝居を見に行きました。

    かれはしばいをみにいきました。

    He went to see a play.

  • その俳優の芝居は素晴らしかったです。

    そのはいゆうのしばいはすばらしかったです。

    That actor's performance was wonderful.

Usage

Also used for "acting/pretense" in everyday behavior, as in 芝居をする.

Related words

舞台俳優映画演劇

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