- 1. [n] kabuki; traditional form of drama and music performed by male actors wearing makeup mainly in white and red
Kanji in this word
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歌
song, singOn: カ (ka)Kun: うた (uta)、 うた.う (uta.u)
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舞
dance, flit, circle, wheelOn: ブ (bu)Kun: ま.う (ma.u)、 -ま.う (-ma.u)、 まい (mai)
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伎
deed, skillOn: ギ (gi)、 キ (ki)Kun: わざ (waza)、 わざおぎ (wazaogi)
Example Sentences
歌舞伎は古くからの日本の芸術だ。
Kabuki is an old Japanese art.