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gig in Japanese

gig in Japanese is ギグ, 仕事, 出演 — gig means a single performance booking for a musician or entertainer.

gig in Japanese

ギグ
noun
Pronounced: gigu
Originally (music) , a performing engagement by a musician or musical group; (by extension, film, television, theater) a job or role for a performer.
仕事
noun
Pronounced: shigoto
Originally (music) , a performing engagement by a musician or musical group; (by extension, film, television, theater) a job or role for a performer.
出演
noun
Pronounced: shutsuen
Originally (music) , a performing engagement by a musician or musical group; (by extension, film, television, theater) a job or role for a performer.

What does "gig" mean?

  1. noun A single performance booking for a musician or entertainer.
    "She has a gig at a small cafe in town tonight."
  2. noun Any job, especially short-term, freelance, or on-demand work.
    "Between university terms, Maya did a gig painting fences for local homeowners."
  3. verb To perform live as a musician or entertainer.
    "When I was younger, I gigged in pubs every weekend with my cousin."
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gig in a sentence

  • She has a gig at a small cafe in town tonight.
  • After the gig, the singer signed autographs for everyone who had queued.
  • Between university terms, Maya did a gig painting fences for local homeowners.
  • Many students rely on a part-time gig to cover their rent.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gig" in Japanese?
"gig" in Japanese is ギグ, 仕事, 出演. gig means: A single performance booking for a musician or entertainer.
How do you pronounce ギグ?
"gig" in Japanese is ギグ, pronounced "gigu".
How do you use "gig" in a sentence?
Example: "She has a gig at a small cafe in town tonight." In Japanese, "gig" is ギグ, 仕事, 出演.
Are there other ways to say "gig" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "gig": ギグ, 仕事, 出演.
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