演ずる
えんずる
enzuru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 82 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
演ずる (えんずる (enzuru)) 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
若手俳優が英雄を堂々と演ずる。
わかてはいゆうがえいゆうをどうどうとえんずる。
The young actor plays the hero with dignity.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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