Translation of Japanese word "俳優" to English
俳優
はいゆう
[haiyuu]
IPA: /haiyuu/
Meaning
NounSomeone who institutes a legal suit; a plaintiff or complainant.
How to use
俳優 (haiyuu) — 'actor / actress'. 映画俳優 — movie actor. Also: 女優 (joyuu) — actress, 男優 (dan'yuu) — actor.
🇬🇧 English
actor / actress
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 俳優
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): はいゆう
Romaji Transcription: haiyuu
Example Sentences
俳優は役を演じます。
はいゆうはやくをえんじます。
The actor plays a role.
俳優の演技は素晴らしいです。
はいゆうのえんぎはすばらしいです。
The actor's performance is wonderful.
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Common phrases
- 主演俳優— lead actor
- 若手俳優— young actor
- 有名な俳優— famous actor
Frequency rank: #471 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "俳優" mean?▼
The Japanese word "俳優" means "actor / actress" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "俳優"?▼
The word "俳優" is read as "はいゆう" (haiyuu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to an actor or actress.".
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