(きょうえん)

きょうえん
noun / suru verb
co-starring, performing together
1. co-starring, performing together
Appearing or performing together in a film, drama, concert, or other performance. Used for actors, musicians, and other performers.
二人(ふたり)映画(えいが)共演(きょうえん)した。
The two co-starred in a film.
共演(きょうえん)(しゃ)とのエピソードを(かた)った。
She talked about episodes with her co-stars.
有名(ゆうめい)歌手(かしゅ)共演(きょうえん)できるなんて(ゆめ)のようだ。
Being able to perform with a famous singer is like a dream.

Frequently used in entertainment news and interviews. The focus is on the act of performing alongside someone, often implying a noteworthy pairing.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 共演(きょうえん)(しゃ) (co-star, fellow performer)
  • ~と共演(きょうえん)する (perform together with ~)
  • (はつ)共演(きょうえん) (first time co-starring)
  • (ゆめ)共演(きょうえん) (dream collaboration/co-starring)

USAGE:
Can be used for any kind of joint performance — film, television, stage, music concerts. Not typically used for non-performance collaborations (use 共同(きょうどう) or 協力(きょうりょく) instead).