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Japanese Vocabulary → Arts and Media → Film and Theater Terminology

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.

Below are some commonly used Japanese vocabulary words and expressions in the film and theater industry:

Film and Theater Terminology

Film

• 映画 (eiga) - Movie
• ヒット作 (hitusaku) - Hit movie
• 監督 (kantoku) - Director
• 脚本 (kyakuhon) - Script/screenplay
• 撮影 (satsuei) - Filming
• 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

• 芝居 (shibai) - Play/drama
• 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:

• 感想 (kansou) - Impression/review
• 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.

Sources

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

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