No. 696 in Japanese
舞台
Stage; scene.
In a sentence
この劇の舞台は19世紀のパリです。
This play is set in 19th century Paris.
In this sentence, '舞台' refers to the setting or backdrop of the play or event.
彼女は舞台での演技に情熱を注いでいます。
She is passionate about her performance on stage.
Here, '舞台' signifies the physical stage where performances or acts take place.
彼の人生はドラマのような舞台と言える。
One could say his life is a stage like a drama.
In this sentence, '舞台' is used metaphorically to represent the stages or scenes of life.
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