Meaning

Primary

Drama

Alternative

Play

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A play that uses lots of intense, emotional music is a drama.

Reading

ぎきょく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

これは、戯曲を原作としたミュージカルです。

This musical was originally based off a play.

Kanji Composition