actor in Japanese
actor in Japanese is 俳優, 役者, 演技者 — actor means a person who performs roles in plays, films, or television shows.
actor in Japanese
俳優
Pronounced: haiyuu
A person who acts a part in a theatrical play or (later) in film or television; a dramatic performer. [from 16th c.]
役者
Pronounced: yakusha
A person who acts a part in a theatrical play or (later) in film or television; a dramatic performer. [from 16th c.]
演技者
Pronounced: engisha
A person who acts a part in a theatrical play or (later) in film or television; a dramatic performer. [from 16th c.]
女優
Pronounced: joyuu
A person who acts a part in a theatrical play or (later) in film or television; a dramatic performer. [from 16th c.]
What does "actor" mean?
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noun A person who performs roles in plays, films, or television shows.
"The actor spent months preparing for his role as the detective."
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noun A person or organization that participates in or influences an event or situation.
"Several state actors were involved in the negotiations."
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actor in a sentence
- The actor spent months preparing for his role as the detective.
- Several state actors were involved in the negotiations.
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What is "actor" in Japanese?
"actor" in Japanese is 俳優, 役者, 演技者. actor means: A person who performs roles in plays, films, or television shows.
How do you pronounce 俳優?
"actor" in Japanese is 俳優, pronounced "haiyuu".
How do you use "actor" in a sentence?
Example: "The actor spent months preparing for his role as the detective." In Japanese, "actor" is 俳優, 役者, 演技者.
Are there other ways to say "actor" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "actor": 俳優, 役者, 演技者, 女優.
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