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劇
Drama, Theater
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japan has a rich theatrical tradition, including kabuki, nō, and bunraku. The word 劇場 (gekijō), meaning 'theater,' is commonly seen on signs near performance venues.
Memory Trick
Imagine actors performing dramatically on a brightly lit stage while the audience applauds. That exciting performance helps you remember 劇 means 'drama' or 'theater.'
Readings
Onyomi: ゲキ (geki)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
劇場
げきじょう (gekijou)
Theater
演劇
えんげき (engeki)
Play, Drama
悲劇
ひげき (higeki)
Tragedy
喜劇
きげき (kigeki)
Comedy
Example Sentence
昨日 劇場 で 演劇 を 見ました。
きのう げきじょう で えんげき を みました。
kinou gekijou de engeki o mimashita
Yesterday I watched a play at the theater.