Japanese dictionary
How to say "theater" in Japanese
劇場げきじょう · gekijō
A "theater" for plays is 劇場 (gekijō). A movie theater is 映画館 (eigakan).
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Ways to say "theater" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 劇場げきじょう · gekijō | Theater (for plays). |
| 映画館えいがかん · eigakan | Movie theater. |
| 歌舞伎かぶき · kabuki | Kabuki (traditional theater). |
How to use it
Traditional Japanese theater includes 歌舞伎 (kabuki), 能 (nō) and 文楽 (bunraku, puppet theater).
A musical is ミュージカル.
Example sentences
- 週末に劇場でミュージカルを見ました。Shūmatsu ni gekijō de myūjikaru o mimashita.I saw a musical at the theater on the weekend.
- 映画館に行きませんか。Eigakan ni ikimasen ka.Would you like to go to the movie theater?
- 初めて歌舞伎を見ました。Hajimete kabuki o mimashita.I saw kabuki for the first time.
- 劇場の中では写真を撮らないでください。Gekijō no naka de wa shashin o toranaide kudasai.Please don't take photos inside the theater.
- 英語のイヤホンガイドはありますか。Eigo no iyahon gaido wa arimasu ka.Is there an English audio guide?
- この映画館は座席が広いです。Kono eigakan wa zaseki ga hiroi desu.This movie theater has wide seats.
Kanji in this word
Questions
Can foreigners enjoy kabuki?
Yes. Many kabuki theaters offer English audio guides or subtitle devices.
What is the difference between 劇場 and 映画館?
劇場 (gekijō) is a theater for live performances. 映画館 (eigakan) is a movie theater.
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