Japanese

ぶたい
Meaning: stage; setting; scene
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

舞
台

Example sentences

Despite being nervous, she stood on stage for the first time.
主人公が舞台に登場した。
The protagonist appeared on stage.
彼女は豪華な舞台衣装を身にまとっている。
She is wearing a luxurious stage costume.
彼女は舞台で主役を見事に演じた。
She played the lead role on stage brilliantly.
彼は舞台の上で圧倒的な存在感を放っている。
He exudes an overwhelming presence on stage.
その劇場の舞台は非常に広かったです。
The stage of that theater was very large.
彼は舞台で伝統的な舞踊を演った。
He performed a traditional dance on stage.
この物語は架空の町を舞台にしている。
This story is set in a fictitious town.
その劇団は来月、新しい舞台の公演を予定している。
The theater company is scheduled to perform a new play next month.
彼は劇団の団員として舞台に立った。
He stood on the stage as a member of the theatrical troupe.

Usage Notes

Refers to a literal stage in a theater, or the setting/context of a story or activity.

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