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声優
seiyuu
Description
声優は、アニメやゲームのキャラクターに声をつける仕事の人です。
A 声優 is a person whose job is to provide voices for characters in anime and games.
日本ではとても人気があって、声優になりたい人がたくさんいます。
In Japan, 声優 are very popular, and many people want to become 声優.
Meanings
声優seiyuu
voice actor; actor who provides character voices
このアニメの声優はとても上手です。
The voice actors in this anime are very skilled.
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Notes
- Etymology
声 (koe/sei, voice) + 優 (yuu, actor), literally "voice actor."
- Nuance
俳優 is a general actor; 声優 works specifically with voice for anime, dubbing, and games.
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