歌舞伎
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 歌舞伎
1
kabuki; traditional form of drama and music performed by male actors wearing makeup mainly in white and red
Examples
歌舞伎は古くからの日本の芸術だ。
Kabuki is an old Japanese art.
Kanji in this Word
歌
14 strokes
Frequency: 519
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
song
sing
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うた
うた.う
舞
15 strokes
Frequency: 655
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
dance
flit
circle
wheel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ブ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.う
-ま.う
まい
伎
6 strokes
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
deed
skill
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギ
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わざ
わざおぎ
妓
7 strokes
Meanings
stretch
singing girl
geisha
prostitute
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギ
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わざおぎ
うたいめ
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