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traditional performing arts
Performing art forms that have been passed down through generations in Japan, including kabuki, noh, bunraku, and traditional dance. Composed of 伝統 (tradition) + 芸能 (performing arts).
日本の伝統芸能を鑑賞した。
I watched a traditional Japanese performing art.
歌舞伎は日本を代表する伝統芸能だ。
Kabuki is a representative traditional performing art of Japan.
伝統芸能の後継者不足が深刻な問題になっている。
The shortage of successors for traditional performing arts has become a serious problem.
USAGE:
伝統芸能 encompasses a wide range of Japanese performing arts with long histories. Major forms include 能 (noh), 歌舞伎 (kabuki), 文楽 (bunraku puppet theater), 狂言 (kyogen comedy), and 日本舞踊 (Japanese classical dance).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 伝統芸能を鑑賞する (to watch traditional performing arts)
- 伝統芸能を継承する (to inherit/carry on traditional arts)
- 伝統芸能の後継者 (successor of traditional arts)