演
Kanji · N2
演 / performance
Kanji for performance, act, or play.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | エン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
演 carries the meaning performance, act, or play.
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Common compounds with 演
演芸えんげいentertainment / performance
演ずるえんずるto act / to play
演技えんぎacting / performance
演奏えんそうmusical performance
上演じょうえんperformance / staging / presentation
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