役者(やくしゃ)

やくしゃ
noun
actor
1. actor, performer
A person who performs in plays, films, or other dramatic productions.
彼(かれ)は有名(ゆうめい)な役者(やくしゃ)だ。
He is a famous actor.
歌舞伎(かぶき)役者(やくしゃ)として修行(しゅぎょう)している。
He is training as a kabuki actor.
一流(いちりゅう)の役者(やくしゃ)になりたい。
I want to become a top-class actor.

USAGE NOTES:

  • 役者(やくしゃ) has a traditional/theatrical nuance and is often used for stage actors.
  • For film/TV actors, 俳優(はいゆう) is more commonly used.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 役者(やくしゃ)になる (to become an actor)
  • 歌舞伎(かぶき)役者(やくしゃ) (kabuki actor)
  • 大(おお)役者(やくしゃ) (great actor)

RELATED TERMS:

  • 俳優(はいゆう) (actor - general term)
  • 女優(じょゆう) (actress)
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Added 2026.1.16 11:32 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:14
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