劇
Kanji · N2
劇 / drama
Kanji for drama or play.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゲキ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
劇 carries the meaning drama or play.
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Common compounds with 劇
歌劇かげきopera
劇団げきだんtroupe / theatrical company
喜劇きげきcomedy
劇場げきじょうtheatre / theater / playhouse
劇的げきてきdramatic / exciting / touching
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