Japanese word

ショー

Pronunciation

Romajishō

Meaning

  • nounshow

Example

このショーを見ます。ko no shō o mi ma su

I watch this show.

Illustration for ショー (show)

More examples

週末は家族とショーを楽しみます。shū matsu wa ka zoku to shō o tano shi mi ma su

I enjoy a show with my family on weekends.

Core concept

Describes a planned presentation or performance arranged for people to watch.

Common phrases

  • ショーを見るshō o mi ru

    watch a show

  • ショーのチケットshō no chi ke tto

    ticket to a show

  • ショーに行くshō ni i ku

    go to a show

Similar words

公演kōen: A performance presented to an audience at a planned time and place.
出し物dashimono: A performance or act included in a larger event.

Definition in Japanese

観客に見せるために行う演芸や催し物。kan kyaku ni mi se ru ta me ni okona u en gei ya moyō shi mono

Word origin

ショー (shō) is a loanword from English show, which comes from Middle English shewen, meaning "to display" or "to make visible".

Usage tips

  • In English, show also covers television programs and exhibitions, while Japanese ショー (shō) often suggests a staged performance such as a magic or fashion show.

Other meanings

  • performancenoun

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