Japanese Conversation · Level 75
75 words
Japanese word
出演
Pronunciation
Romajishutsuen
Meaning
- nounappearance
Example
その歌手はテレビに出演します。so no ka shu wa te re bi ni shutsu en shi ma su
That singer will appear on TV.
More examples
今回の発表会には、海外の学生も出演します。kon kai no hap pyō kai ni wa kai gai no gaku sei mo shutsu en shi ma su
Students from overseas will also perform at this presentation.
Core concept
Refers to taking part in a performance, show, or broadcast so that one appears before an audience.
Common phrases
テレビに出演するte re bi ni shutsu en su ru
appear on TV
番組に出演するban gumi ni shutsu en su ru
appear on a program
舞台に出演するbu tai ni shutsu en su ru
perform on stage
Similar words
登場tōjō: The act of appearing in a scene, story, performance, or show.
Definition in Japanese
舞台や番組などに出て、演技や演奏などをすること。bu tai ya ban gumi na do ni de te en gi ya en sō na do o su ru ko to
Word origin
出演 (shutsuen) combines 出 (shutsu, "go out") and 演 (en, "perform"), forming a Sino-Japanese compound for going out before an audience to perform.
Usage tips
- English appearance can mean a person's looks, but 出演 (shutsuen) specifically means taking part in a show, performance, or broadcast.
Other meanings
- performancenoun
Related words
- 出演者shutsuenshaperformernoun