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演
Perform, Act
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji 演 is commonly seen in words related to performances, speeches, and acting. It's especially familiar in 演劇 (theater) and 演奏 (musical performance).
Memory Trick
Imagine an actor performing on a stage surrounded by flowing water effects. The water radical (氵) reminds you of a performance that flows smoothly.
Readings
Onyomi: エン (en)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
演じる
えんじる (enjiru)
To perform
演劇
えんげき (engeki)
Theater
演奏
えんそう (ensou)
Musical performance
講演
こうえん (kouen)
Lecture
Example Sentence
彼は舞台で演じました。
かれ は ぶたい で えんじました。
kare wa butai de enjimashita
He performed on stage.