芝居 — meaning in English

English meaning

• drama noun A play written for the stage, television, radio, or film, acted out by performers taking on characters.

Senses

芝居 is used for these senses in English:

• drama (countable) A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
• drama (uncountable) Theatrical plays in general.

drama — full definition

1. noun A play written for the stage, television, radio, or film, acted out by performers taking on characters.
2. noun An intense, emotionally charged real-life situation or conflict.
3. noun Exaggerated, attention-seeking behaviour, gossip, or unnecessary conflict.

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