Japanese word

観劇

Pronunciation

Romajikangeki

Meaning

  • nountheatergoing

Example

友達と一緒に観劇しました。tomo dachi to is sho ni kan geki shi ma shi ta

I went to the theater with my friend.

Illustration for 観劇 (theatergoing)

More examples

最近は、月に一度の観劇が習慣になっています。sai kin wa tsuki ni ichi do no kan geki ga shū kan ni na tte i ma su

Recently, going to the theater once a month has become a habit.

Core concept

Centers on experiencing a staged drama as an audience member.

Common phrases

  • 観劇の予定kan geki no yo tei

    plans to go to the theater

  • 観劇を楽しむkan geki o tano shi mu

    enjoy going to the theater

  • 観劇仲間kan geki naka ma

    theatergoing companion

Similar words

劇場通いgekijōkayoi: Regular attendance at a theater to watch plays or other stage performances.
芝居見物shibaikenbutsu: The act of going to see a play as a leisure activity.

Definition in Japanese

劇場で演劇などを鑑賞すること。geki jō de en geki na do o kan shō su ru ko to

Word origin

観 (kan, "viewing") and 劇 (geki, "drama") combine to mean viewing a dramatic performance.

Usage tips

  • In English, theatergoing usually names the activity of attending plays and other stage performances rather than a single visit.

Related words

  • 観劇するkangekisuruattend the theaterverb
  • 観劇者kangekishatheatergoernoun

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