芝居
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Base noun form. Refers to theatrical performances, plays, or dramas. Can be used in phrases like 『芝居を見る』 (shibai o miru, 'to watch a play').
Theme
At a local theater café, User and their friend Miyuki chat about their favorite types of performances.
芝居
しばい
play, drama
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Memory Hook
Think of a 'sheep' (sounds like 芝居 shibai) acting in a play — 'Sheep play' → 芝居 (shibai, 'play, drama').
Cultural Note
『芝居』 (shibai, 'play, drama') is commonly used for traditional Japanese theater like 『歌舞伎』 (kabuki, 'kabuki') or modern stage performances. It can also metaphorically describe someone putting on an act in daily life.
Forms
Base: 芝居Base noun form. Refers to theatrical performances, plays, or dramas. Can be used in phrases like 『芝居を見る』 (shibai o miru, 'to watch a play').