Quick answer
劇 is the kanji for "Play / Drama". A common reading is げき (geki). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Play / Drama
Also : Play · Drama
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 劇 represents 'DRAMA'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of drama.
On-reading: げき — remember this sound by associating it with drama.
Example Sentences
学校の文化祭で劇を演じて、大きな拍手をもらいました。
がっこうのぶんかさいでげきをえんじて、おおきなはくしゅをもらいました。
I performed in a play at the school cultural festival and received a big round of applause.
劇的な逆転勝利によって、チームは優勝しました。
げきてきなぎゃくてんしょうりによって、ちーむはゆうしょうしました。
Through a dramatic come-from-behind victory, the team won the championship.
Vocabulary using 劇
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