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

オペラ劇を観劇しに行く天皇へい下をお見送りしました。

I saw off the emperor, who was going to see the opera.

この劇の第2幕第3場で馬の役をしているのがオレの兄貴なんだ。

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

隣の席の人が劇の最中にずっと指をポキポキ鳴らしてて、すっごく苛々しました。

The person next to me was constantly cracking their knuckles during the show and it was so annoying.

Kanji Composition