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役者
yakusha
Description
「役者」は、映画やドラマ、舞台などで役を演じる人のことです。
"役者" refers to a person who plays roles in movies, dramas, or on stage.
また、かけひきが上手な人を「なかなかの役者だ」と言うこともあります。
Also, a person skilled at negotiation is sometimes called "なかなかの役者だ".
Meanings
役者yakusha
actor; performer in plays, films, or theater
彼は有名な役者になりたいそうです。
I hear he wants to become a famous actor.
役者yakusha
skilled schemer; person good at maneuvering
あの人はなかなかの役者だね。
That person is quite a good actor.
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Notes
- Etymology
役 (role) + 者 (person), literally "a person who plays a role."
- Nuance
役者 sounds more traditional or theatrical, while 俳優 is a neutral, formal term for actor.
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