Category: ArtsPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Advanced
能
/noh/Roman
English meaning: Noh Theatre
Japanese Definition
(日本語)能とは、日本最古の古典演劇で、音楽・舞踊・演劇を組み合わせた様式化された仮面劇である。14世紀に世阿弥元清によって大成され、武家社会の芸能として発展した。ユネスコ無形文化遺産に登録され、抑制の中に深い感情を表現する緩やかで瞑想的な様式で知られる。
English Definition
The oldest form of Japanese classical theatre, combining music, dance, and drama with highly stylized masked performances. Noh was developed in the 14th century by Zeami Motokiyo and was the aristocratic theatre of the samurai class. It is UNESCO-listed and known for its slow, meditative style conveying profound emotion through restraint.
Example
“能は世阿弥によって大成された日本最古の古典演劇です。”
In English: “Noh is Japan's oldest classical theatre, perfected by Zeami.”
Synonyms
- 能楽
- 能狂言
Literary Heritage
“古池や蛙飛び込む水の音”
/furuike ya / kawazu tobikomu / mizu no oto/
“The old pond — a frog jumps in, sound of water.”
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