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appearing, performing (in a show, film, or on stage)
The act of appearing or performing in a movie, TV show, play, concert, or other public performance.
映画に出演した。
I appeared in a movie.
有名な俳優がドラマに出演する。
A famous actor will appear in the drama.
彼女はこれまでに十本の映画に出演しており、来年も新作への出演が決まっている。
She has appeared in ten films so far, and her appearance in a new one next year has been confirmed.
Compound of 出 (to go out) + 演 (perform). A standard term for professional appearances in entertainment.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 出演する (to appear in, to perform in)
- 出演者 (performer, cast member)
- 出演料 (performance fee, appearance fee)
- 出演作 (work one has appeared in)
- ゲスト出演 (guest appearance)
- 初出演 (first appearance, debut)
- 〜に出演する (to appear in ~)
USAGE NOTES:
The particle に marks the work or program: 映画に出演する (appear in a movie). Note that 出演 refers to acting or performing, not simply attending an event as a spectator.