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俳優
haiyuu
Description
「俳優」は、映画やドラマ、舞台などで役を演じる人のことです。
"俳優" refers to a person who plays roles in movies, dramas, or stage performances.
男性にも女性にも使えますが、女性を「女優」と言うこともあります。
It can be used for both men and women, but women are sometimes called "女優".
Meanings
俳優haiyuu
actor; performer in films or plays
彼は有名な俳優です。
He is a famous actor.
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Notes
- Etymology
俳 (performer/actor) + 優 (actor, gentle) — both characters relate to performing arts.
- Nuance
gender-neutral term; 女優 specifies a female actor, though 俳優 covers everyone.
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