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演じる
enjiru
Description
「演じる」は、映画やドラマ、劇などで、ある役をやることです。
"演じる" means to play a role in movies, dramas, or plays.
また、人前でわざと何かをして見せるときにも使います。
It is also used when deliberately doing something in front of others to show it.
Meanings
演じるenjiru
to play a role, act a part
彼はその映画で王様を演じた。
He played the king in that movie.
演じるenjiru
to cause or commit (a scene, blunder)
みんなの前で大失敗を演じてしまった。
I made a big mistake in front of everyone.
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Notes
- Etymology
演 (perform) + じる, a suru-type verb ending; variant form 演ずる also exists.
- Nuance
sense 2 often carries a negative tone, as in 醜態を演じる (make a spectacle).
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