Japanese

えんぎ
Meaning: acting; performance
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

演
技

Example sentences

The audience was captivated by her realistic acting.
彼の素晴らしい演技が観客を魅せる。
His wonderful performance fascinates the audience.
彼は完璧な演技で観客を魅了した。
He fascinated the audience with a perfect performance.
観客は劇団の素晴らしい演技に惜しみない拍手を送った。
The audience gave a generous round of applause for the troupe's wonderful performance.
一分の隙もない完璧な演技だった。
It was a perfect performance with not the slightest flaw.
その俳優の演技は観客を物語に引き込んだ。
The actor's performance drew the audience into the story.
彼は役作りのために体当たりの演技を見せた。
He showed a full-out performance for the role.
素晴らしい演技に、観客は全員その場に釘付けになった。
The audience was completely transfixed by the wonderful performance.
彼の演技には観客を圧倒するほどの気迫があった。
His performance had such intense spirit that it overwhelmed the audience.
観客はその美しい演技に息をのんだ
The audience held their breath at the beautiful performance.

Usage Notes

Refers to performance in theater, sports, or a deceptive attitude in daily life.

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