English–Japanese
“acting” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiengi
Example
彼女の演技はとても自然です。kano jo no en gi wa to te mo shi zen de su
Her acting is very natural.
How to say “acting” in Japanese
“Acting” in Japanese is 演技 (engi).
Shows how someone makes a character believable through the way the role is presented.
Example sentences with 演技
映画を見るときは、俳優の演技にも注目します。ei ga o mi ru to ki wa hai yū no en gi ni mo chū moku shi ma su
When I watch a movie, I also pay attention to the actors' performances.
Tips for using 演技
- In everyday Japanese, 演技 (engi) can describe someone deliberately acting differently from their true feelings, as well as an actor's work.