Meaning

Primary

To Perform

Alternative

To Play

Word Type

transitive verb

Explanation

If is performance then the verb version of this would be to perform.

Reading

えんずる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading looks weird, but it's actually just the reading you learned with the kanji.

Context

Context Sentences

「演ずる」は「演じる」の、よりフォーマルな表現です。

"Enzuru" is a more formal expression for "enjiru."

尻尾で喜びを示す犬の役を演ずるのがどんなに大変なことか、あなたは分かってらっしゃらないようですね。

You seem to not understand how difficult it is to play the role of a dog that expresses joy with its tail.

この度、私は、次のYoutubeビデオで、アメリカ大統領という大役を演ずることになりました。

I am excited to announce that I have been chosen to play the pivotal role of the United States President in our next YouTube video.

Kanji Composition