Japanese word

共演

Pronunciation

Romajikyōen

Meaning

  • nounco-starring

Example

二人の俳優が共演します。futa ri no hai yū ga kyō en shi ma su

The two actors co-star.

Illustration for 共演 (co-starring)

More examples

映画での共演が、思いがけず実現しました。ei ga de no kyō en ga omo i ga ke zu jitsu gen shi ma shi ta

They unexpectedly got to co-star in the film.

Core concept

Expresses the idea of performers sharing one production and acting in it together.

Common phrases

  • 共演するkyō en su ru

    co-star

Similar words

競演kyōen: A performance where two or more performers display their skills while competing with one another.

Definition in Japanese

二人以上の俳優や出演者が同じ作品に出演すること。futa ri i jō no hai yū ya shutsu en sha ga ona ji saku hin ni shutsu en su ru ko to

Word origin

共 (kyō, "together") and 演 (en, "perform") combine to form 共演 (kyōen), meaning performers act in the same work.

Usage tips

  • In English, co-star works as both a verb for appearing together in a film or show and a noun for one of its main actors, while 共演 (kyōen) is a Japanese noun.

Other meanings

  • acting togethernoun
  • performing togethernoun

Opposites

  • 独演dokuensolo performancenoun

Related words

  • 共演者kyōenshaco-starnoun

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