English–Japanese
“actress” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajijoyū
Example
その女優は人気があります。so no jo yū wa nin ki ga a ri ma su
That actress is popular.
How to say “actress” in Japanese
“Actress” in Japanese is 女優 (joyū).
Describes a female performer whose work involves acting in stories presented on stage or screen.
Example sentences with 女優
その女優の演技に感動しました。so no jo yū no en gi ni kan dō shi ma shi ta
I was moved by that actress's performance.
Tips for using 女優
- English speakers often use actor for both men and women, but actress still specifically identifies a female actor in ordinary conversation.