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audition, tryout
A trial performance or interview in which a performer demonstrates their ability in order to be selected for a role, group, or show.
Usage
From English "audition." Used in the entertainment industry for music, acting, dance, and idol groups.
Common patterns
- オーディションを受ける: to take/attend an audition
- オーディションに受かる / 合格する: to pass an audition
- オーディションに落ちる: to fail an audition
- オーディションを開催する: to hold an audition
Cultural note
Idol group auditions are a major part of Japanese pop culture. Many famous groups are formed through large-scale public auditions that are sometimes broadcast as TV shows.