演
performance · act · play · render · stage
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Performing like spreading water.
Symbolism
Theater, performance, show. Represents artistic expression.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Performing on stage
Component Breakdown
water + 寅
Words & Expressions
Words written with 演
Four-Character Compounds
自己演出
じこえんしゅつ
author directing or producing his or her own play (film); staging oneself for effect; presenting oneself in a favorable light
自作自演
じさくじえん
performing a part in one's own play; playing a musical piece that one has written; doing everything by oneself (from preparation to execution)
Proverbs & Idioms
演技が過ぎる
えんぎがすぎる
Overacting
To exaggerate ones performance
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 演 mean in Japanese?
演 means performance, act, play, render, stage.
How do you read 演?
On'yomi: エン (EN).
How many strokes does 演 have?
演 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 演 a good kanji for a tattoo?
演 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means performance, act, play, render, stage. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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