Japanese word

演出

Pronunciation

Romajienshutsu

Meaning

  • noundirection

Example

この映画の演出はすばらしいです。ko no ei ga no en shutsu wa su ba ra shi i de su

The direction of this movie is excellent.

Illustration for 演出 (direction)

More examples

この舞台では、演出にさまざまな工夫があります。ko no bu tai de wa en shutsu ni sa ma za ma na ku fū ga a ri ma su

This play uses a variety of creative directorial touches.

Core concept

Describes shaping how scenes and performances are presented so that a work creates its intended effect.

Common phrases

  • 演出を担当するen shutsu o tan tō su ru

    take charge of the direction

  • 演出を手がけるen shutsu o te ga ke ru

    direct a production

Similar words

指揮shiki: The act of directing people or performers toward a shared result.
構成kōsei: The arrangement of parts that gives a work its overall structure.
仕掛けshikake: An arranged device or action that produces a planned effect.
企画kikaku: A plan for creating or carrying out a work or event.

Definition in Japanese

映画や舞台などで、作品の意図に沿って場面の見せ方や全体の表現を整えること。ei ga ya bu tai na do de saku hin no i to ni so tte ba men no mi se kata ya zen tai no hyō gen o totono e ru ko to

Word origin

The noun 演出 (enshutsu, "direction" or "staging") combines 演 (en, "perform") and 出 (shutsu, "bring out"), expressing the bringing forth of a planned presentation.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 演出 (enshutsu) can describe the planned presentation of a surprise or event, so it is not limited to films and stage shows.

Other meanings

  • productionnoun

Related words

  • 演出家enshutsukadirectornoun
  • 演出力enshutsuryokudirectorial skillnoun

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