演じる
えんじる
enjiru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 82 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

演じる (えんじる (enjiru)) means "to perform (a role)". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

to perform (a role)

Also : to act · to play

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Example Sentences

私は演じます。

わたしはえんじます。

I can act (a part).

まいにち、演じます。

まいにち、えんじます。

I like to act (a part).

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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