Japanese

やくしゃ
Meaning: actor; clever person
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

役
者

Example sentences

He is a famous actor.
役者の滑稽な仕草に、観客は笑った。
The audience laughed at the actor's comical gestures.
彼はかつて無名の役者だった。
He was once an unknown actor.
このような賞をいただき、役者冥加に尽きます。
Receiving such an award is the highest honor for an actor (lit. exhausts my luck as an actor).
それは役者冥利に尽きる
That is the ultimate joy of being an actor.
役者にとって、様々な人生経験はすべて芸の肥やしになる。
For an actor, all kinds of life experiences serve to enrich their artistic skill.

Usage Notes

Primarily refers to an actor or performer. Figuratively, it can describe someone who is shrewd or good at handling situations.

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