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show business; entertainment industry; world of entertainment
The professional world of entertainment, including acting, music, comedy, and television. Composed of 芸能 (performing arts) + 界 (world, sphere).
芸能界に入りたい。
I want to enter show business.
彼女は芸能界を引退した。
She retired from the entertainment world.
芸能界は華やかに見えるが、裏では厳しい競争がある。
Show business looks glamorous, but behind the scenes there is fierce competition.
USAGE:
芸能界 refers specifically to the Japanese entertainment industry, including TV, film, music, and comedy. It is very commonly used in media and gossip contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 芸能界に入る (to enter show business)
- 芸能界を引退する (to retire from show business)
- 芸能界デビュー (show business debut)
- 芸能界のうわさ (entertainment gossip)
RELATED TERMS:
芸能人 means an entertainer or celebrity. 芸能 alone refers to performing arts more broadly.