Meaning

Primary

Opera

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A song drama. Ugh, I hate these. They sing so much and they're so dramatic. This is an opera.

Reading

かげき
  • 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

皆さんは歌劇を見たことがありますか?

Have you ever seen an opera?

歌劇のチケットはどこで買えますか?

Where can I buy tickets for the opera?

私はとある歌劇に出ていたフランス人役者のファンになりました。

I became a fan of a French actor in one of the operas.

Kanji Composition