Japanese Conversation · Level 114
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Japanese word
興行
Pronunciation
Romajikōgyō
Meaning
- nounshow
Example
その興行は大勢の人を集めました。so no kō gyō wa ō zei no hito o atsu me ma shi ta
The show attracted many people.
More examples
人気俳優が出演する興行は、早くから満席になりました。nin ki hai yū ga shutsu en su ru kō gyō wa haya ku ka ra man seki ni na ri ma shi ta
The show featuring a popular actor sold out early.
Core concept
Describes a public entertainment event staged to attract an audience, and by extension the business that produces such events.
Common phrases
興行を打つkō gyō o u tsu
put on a show
興行収入kō gyō shū nyū
box-office revenue
Similar words
公演kōen: A staged performance offered to an audience at a theater or other venue.
ショーshō: An entertainment performance designed for public viewing.
Definition in Japanese
観客を集めて見せる演芸やスポーツなどの催し。また、それを企画し運営する事業。kan kyaku o atsu me te mi se ru en gei ya su pō tsu na do no moyō shi ma ta so re o ki kaku shi un ei su ru ji gyō
Word origin
興行 (kōgyō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 興 (kō, "to enliven") and 行 (gyō, "to carry out"), suggesting the carrying out of entertainment for an audience.
Usage tips
- In Japanese, 興行 (kōgyō) has a formal tone and often appears in news or business contexts about theater, music, and sports.
Other meanings
- performancenoun
- entertainment businessnoun
Related words
- 興行主kōgyōshupromoternoun
- 興行師kōgyōshishowmannoun