Difference between revisions of "Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Film-and-Theater-Terminology"

Revision as of 02:24, 18 June 2023

◀️ Exclamation and Impression Expressions — Previous Lesson	Next Lesson — Music and Dance Terminology ▶️

Japanese → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Arts and Media → Film and Theater Terminology

In this lesson, we will explore the world of film and theater in Japan and learn the vocabulary and expressions used to discuss movies, plays, and dramas. Understanding these terms will not only enhance your Japanese language skills but also provide insights into the rich cultural heritage of Japan's arts and entertainment industry.

Film Terminology

Movie Genres

Japanese cinema encompasses a wide range of genres, each with its own unique characteristics. Let's take a look at some popular movie genres and their corresponding Japanese terms:

Japanese	Pronunciation	English Translation
アクション映画	Akushon eiga	Action movie
ロマンス映画	Romansu eiga	Romance movie
ホラー映画	Hora eiga	Horror movie
コメディ映画	Komedi eiga	Comedy movie
ドラマ映画	Dorama eiga	Drama movie

Movie Ratings

Movies in Japan are rated according to their content and suitability for different age groups. Here are the common movie ratings and their corresponding Japanese terms:

Japanese	Pronunciation	English Translation
全年齢対象	Zen nenrei taishō	Suitable for all ages
12歳未満禁止	12-sai miman kinshi	Prohibited for children under 12
15歳未満禁止	15-sai miman kinshi	Prohibited for children under 15
18歳未満禁止	18-sai miman kinshi	Prohibited for children under 18

Movie Awards

Japan has its own prestigious film awards to recognize excellence in the industry. Here are some of the most prominent film awards and their corresponding Japanese names:

Japanese	Pronunciation	English Translation
日本アカデミー賞	Nihon Akademī-shō	Japan Academy Prize
キネマ旬報ベスト・テン	Kinema Junpō Besuto Ten	Kinema Junpo Best Ten
毎日映画コンクール	Mainichi Eiga Konkūru	Mainichi Film Awards
藤本賞	Fujimoto-shō	Fujimoto Prize

Theater Terminology

Types of Theater

Theater in Japan encompasses various forms, from traditional performing arts to modern stage productions. Let's explore the different types of theaters and their corresponding Japanese terms:

能楽堂 (Nōgaku-dō): Noh theater
歌舞伎座 (Kabuki-za): Kabuki theater
劇場 (Gekijō): General theater
プレイハウス (Pureihausu): Playhouse
オペラハウス (Opera Hausu): Opera house

Stage Directions

When watching a theater performance, it's helpful to understand the common stage directions used by actors and directors. Here are some essential stage directions and their corresponding Japanese terms:

上手 (Uwate): Stage right
下手 (Shitate): Stage left
中央 (Chūō): Center stage
舞台袖 (Butai manto): Offstage
入り口 (Iriguchi): Entrance
出口 (Deguchi): Exit

Theater Performances

Japanese theater offers a wide range of performances, each with its own unique style and cultural significance. Let's explore some common types of theater performances and their corresponding Japanese terms:

能 (Nō): Noh theater
歌舞伎 (Kabuki): Kabuki theater
人形劇 (Ningyō-geki): Puppet theater
演劇 (Engeki): Play
ミュージカル (Myūjikaru): Musical

Cultural Insights

Japan has a vibrant film and theater culture that reflects its rich history and artistic traditions. Here are some interesting cultural insights related to the film and theater industry in Japan:

- Noh theater, a traditional form of Japanese musical drama, dates back to the 14th century and is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. - Kabuki, another traditional Japanese theater form, is known for its elaborate costumes, stylized acting, and vibrant makeup. - Japan has produced several internationally acclaimed filmmakers, including Akira Kurosawa, Yasujirō Ozu, and Hayao Miyazaki. - The Tokyo International Film Festival is one of the largest film festivals in Asia and showcases a diverse range of domestic and international films. - The Takarazuka Revue is a renowned all-female musical theater troupe that has been entertaining audiences in Japan since 1914.

Exercise

Now, let's put your knowledge to the test with a quick exercise. Translate the following film and theater terms from English to Japanese:

1. Action movie 2. Drama movie 3. Prohibited for children under 12 4. Stage left 5. Musical

Here are the answers:

1. アクション映画 (Akushon eiga) 2. ドラマ映画 (Dorama eiga) 3. 12歳未満禁止 (12-sai miman kinshi) 4. 下手 (Shitate) 5. ミュージカル (Myūjikaru)

I hope you enjoyed this lesson on film and theater terminology in Japanese. By familiarizing yourself with these terms, you'll be able to appreciate and discuss the rich world of Japanese cinema and theater. Keep up the great work, and soon you'll be able to express your opinions and insights about your favorite films and performances in Japanese!

Table of Contents - Japanese Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Hiragana Basics

Greetings and Introductions

Geography and History

Adjectives and Adverbs

Family and Social Relations

Religion and Philosophy

Particles and Conjunctions

Travel and Tourism

Education and Science

Prepositions and Interjections

Arts and Media

Politics and Society

Sources

Japanese Words for Beginners : Films and cinema | Vocabulary List -

Other Lessons

◀️ Exclamation and Impression Expressions — Previous Lesson	Next Lesson — Music and Dance Terminology ▶️

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 <span pgnav>
 {| class="wikitable pg_template_nav"
@@ Line 8: / Line 9: @@
 {{Japanese-Page-Top}}
+<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Japanese|Japanese]]  → [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]] → [[Language/Japanese/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] → Arts and Media → Film and Theater Terminology</div>
+__TOC__
+In this lesson, we will explore the world of film and theater in Japan and learn the vocabulary and expressions used to discuss movies, plays, and dramas. Understanding these terms will not only enhance your Japanese language skills but also provide insights into the rich cultural heritage of Japan's arts and entertainment industry.
+== Film Terminology ==
+=== Movie Genres ===
+Japanese cinema encompasses a wide range of genres, each with its own unique characteristics. Let's take a look at some popular movie genres and their corresponding Japanese terms:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+|-
+| アクション映画 || Akushon eiga || Action movie
+|-
+| ロマンス映画 || Romansu eiga || Romance movie
+|-
+| ホラー映画 || Hora eiga || Horror movie
+|-
+| コメディ映画 || Komedi eiga || Comedy movie
+|-
+| ドラマ映画 || Dorama eiga || Drama movie
+|}
+=== Movie Ratings ===
+Movies in Japan are rated according to their content and suitability for different age groups. Here are the common movie ratings and their corresponding Japanese terms:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+|-
+| 全年齢対象 || Zen nenrei taishō || Suitable for all ages
+|-
+| 12歳未満禁止 || 12-sai miman kinshi || Prohibited for children under 12
+|-
+| 15歳未満禁止 || 15-sai miman kinshi || Prohibited for children under 15
+|-
+| 18歳未満禁止 || 18-sai miman kinshi || Prohibited for children under 18
+|}
+=== Movie Awards ===
+Japan has its own prestigious film awards to recognize excellence in the industry. Here are some of the most prominent film awards and their corresponding Japanese names:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+|-
+| 日本アカデミー賞 || Nihon Akademī-shō || Japan Academy Prize
+|-
+| キネマ旬報ベスト・テン || Kinema Junpō Besuto Ten || Kinema Junpo Best Ten
+|-
+| 毎日映画コンクール || Mainichi Eiga Konkūru || Mainichi Film Awards
+|-
+| 藤本賞 || Fujimoto-shō || Fujimoto Prize
+|}
+== Theater Terminology ==
+=== Types of Theater ===
-<div class="pg_page_title">Japanese Vocabulary → Arts and Media → Film and Theater Terminology</div>
+Theater in Japan encompasses various forms, from traditional performing arts to modern stage productions. Let's explore the different types of theaters and their corresponding Japanese terms:
-__TOC__
+* 能楽堂 (Nōgaku-dō): Noh theater
+* 歌舞伎座 (Kabuki-za): Kabuki theater
+* 劇場 (Gekijō): General theater
+* プレイハウス (Pureihausu): Playhouse
+* オペラハウス (Opera Hausu): Opera house
+=== Stage Directions ===
+When watching a theater performance, it's helpful to understand the common stage directions used by actors and directors. Here are some essential stage directions and their corresponding Japanese terms:
+* 上手 (Uwate): Stage right
+* 下手 (Shitate): Stage left
+* 中央 (Chūō): Center stage
+* 舞台袖 (Butai manto): Offstage
+* 入り口 (Iriguchi): Entrance
+* 出口 (Deguchi): Exit
-As a Japanese language teacher of 20 years, I am excited to introduce you to the world of Japanese film and theater terminology. This lesson will enhance your knowledge of the Japanese arts and media industry and improve your abilities to discuss movies, plays, and dramas in Japanese.
+=== Theater Performances ===
-Below are some commonly used Japanese vocabulary words and expressions in the film and theater industry:
+Japanese theater offers a wide range of performances, each with its own unique style and cultural significance. Let's explore some common types of theater performances and their corresponding Japanese terms:
+* 能 (Nō): Noh theater
+* 歌舞伎 (Kabuki): Kabuki theater
+* 人形劇 (Ningyō-geki): Puppet theater
+* 演劇 (Engeki): Play
+* ミュージカル (Myūjikaru): Musical
-<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Bird|Bird]] & [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Animal|Animal]].</span>
+== Cultural Insights ==
-== Film and Theater Terminology ==
-=== Film ===
+Japan has a vibrant film and theater culture that reflects its rich history and artistic traditions. Here are some interesting cultural insights related to the film and theater industry in Japan:
-* 映画 (eiga) - Movie
+- Noh theater, a traditional form of Japanese musical drama, dates back to the 14th century and is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
-* ヒット作 (hitusaku) - Hit movie
+- Kabuki, another traditional Japanese theater form, is known for its elaborate costumes, stylized acting, and vibrant makeup.
-* 監督 (kantoku) - Director
+- Japan has produced several internationally acclaimed filmmakers, including Akira Kurosawa, Yasujirō Ozu, and Hayao Miyazaki.
-* 脚本 (kyakuhon) - Script/screenplay
+- The Tokyo International Film Festival is one of the largest film festivals in Asia and showcases a diverse range of domestic and international films.
-* 撮影 (satsuei) - Filming
+- The Takarazuka Revue is a renowned all-female musical theater troupe that has been entertaining audiences in Japan since 1914.
-* 編集 (henshuu) - Editing
-* 観客 (kankyaku) - Audience
-* 上映 (jouei) - Showing/screening
-* オーディション (oodishon) - Audition
-* ラストシーン (rasuto shiin) - Last scene
-* エンディング (endingu) - Ending
-=== Theater ===
+== Exercise ==
-* 芝居 (shibai) - Play/drama
+Now, let's put your knowledge to the test with a quick exercise. Translate the following film and theater terms from English to Japanese:
-* 劇場 (gekijou) - Theater
-* 舞台 (butai) - Stage
-* 主演 (shuen) - Leading actor/actress
-* 共演 (kyouen) - Co-star/cast member
-* 脇役 (wakiyaku) - Supporting role
-* 輪唱 (rinshou) - Chorus recitation (in Japanese traditional theatrical performances)
-* 古典 (koten) - Classic play
-* 上演する (jouensuru) - To perform/stage/play
-* 制作 (seisaku) - Production
-* 装置 (souchi) - Stage setting/props
-Japanese film and theater terminology uses various words and expressions that differ from everyday Japanese vocabulary. Below are some helpful phrases for discussing films and theater performances:
+. Action movie
+. Drama movie
+. Prohibited for children under 12
+. Stage left
+. Musical
-* 感想 (kansou) - Impression/review
+Here are the answers:
-* 感動した (kandoushita) - Moved/touched (emotionally)
-* 期待している (kitai shiteiru) - Anticipating/expecting
-* 全体的にはどうでしたか？(zentaiteki ni wa dou deshita ka?) - How was it overall?
-* 特に良かった点はありましたか？(toku ni yokatta ten wa arimashita ka?) - Were there any particularly good points?
-* 芝居がうまかった (shibai ga umakatta) - The performance was good (in a play/drama setting)
-* なんだか物足りなかった (nandaka monotarinakatta) - Somehow, it was unsatisfying (in a film setting)
-By learning these commonly used words and expressions, you can join in conversations about films and theater performances with greater ease of expression and understanding.
+. アクション映画 (Akushon eiga)
+. ドラマ映画 (Dorama eiga)
+. 12歳未満禁止 (12-sai miman kinshi)
+. 下手 (Shitate)
+. ミュージカル (Myūjikaru)
-<span class='maj'></span>
+I hope you enjoyed this lesson on film and theater terminology in Japanese. By familiarizing yourself with these terms, you'll be able to appreciate and discuss the rich world of Japanese cinema and theater. Keep up the great work, and soon you'll be able to express your opinions and insights about your favorite films and performances in Japanese!
-==Sources==
-* [https://extralanguages.com/japanese-vocabulary-list-pdf-films-and-cinema/ Japanese Words for Beginners : Films and cinema | Vocabulary List -]
 {{#seo:
 |title=Japanese Vocabulary → Arts and Media → Film and Theater Terminology
-|keywords=Japanese vocabulary, arts and media, film, theater, terminology, Japanese film, Japanese theater
+|keywords=Japanese vocabulary, film terminology, theater terminology, movie genres, movie ratings, movie awards, stage directions, theater performances, cultural insights
-|description=Learn about the film and theater industry in Japan, and the terms and expressions used to discuss movies, plays, and dramas in Japanese. Improve your abilities and knowledge. }}
+|description=In this lesson, you will learn the vocabulary and expressions used to discuss movies, plays, and dramas in Japan. Explore film and theater terminology and gain insights into Japan's rich cultural heritage in the arts and entertainment industry.
+}}
 {{Japanese-0-to-A1-Course-TOC}}
@@ Line 76: / Line 141: @@
 [[Category:0-to-A1-Course]]
 [[Category:Japanese-0-to-A1-Course]]
+<span gpt></span> <span model=gpt-3.5-turbo-16k></span> <span temperature=0.7></span>
+==Sources==
+* [https://extralanguages.com/japanese-vocabulary-list-pdf-films-and-cinema/ Japanese Words for Beginners : Films and cinema | Vocabulary List -]
 ==Other Lessons==
@@ Line 87: / Line 160: @@
 * [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Health|Health]]
 * [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Astronomy|Astronomy]]
 {{Japanese-Page-Bottom}}
-<span links></span>
 <span pgnav>
 {| class="wikitable pg_template_nav"