Meaning

Primary

Drama

Alternatives

Play, Show

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well (drama). Can also mean play or show as well.

Reading

げき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the kanji. No more drama from you, okay?

Context

Context Sentences

図書館で三時から人形劇があるらしいよ。

I heard there's a puppet show at the library at 3:00.

この劇で馬の役をしているのがオレの兄なんだ。

The person who plays the role of the horse in this play is my older brother.

後ろの席の人が劇の最中にずっと指をポキポキ鳴らしてて、すっごくイライラしました。

The person sitting behind me kept snapping his fingers during the play, which was very irritating.

Kanji Composition