No. 3,112 in Japanese
俳優
Actor.
In a sentence
彼は有名な俳優です。
He is a famous actor.
The word '俳優' is used to refer to a male individual who acts in plays, movies, or other performances. It is used here as a direct noun referring to the person.
子供の頃から俳優になることを夢見ていました。
I have dreamed of becoming an actor since childhood.
Here, '俳優' is used to denote the profession or career goal of an individual aspiring to be someone who performs in theater, film, or related fields.
彼女は俳優として多くの賞を受賞しました。
She has won many awards as an actor.
In this sentence, '俳優' is used in connection with the person's professional achievements, specifying their role or occupation as an actor.
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