“Actor” in Japanese
Short answer
Actor in Japanese is “俳優” (haiyuu). Full meaning: actor, actress, player, performer.
Other ways to say “Actor” in Japanese
役者
yakusha actor, actress; man of wits, clever person, cunning fellow
男優
danyuu (male) actor
アクター
akutaa actor
芝居者
shibaimono actor, actress, someone who works at a theater
リア恋
riakoi being in love with an idol, actor, etc., fan who is in love with an idol, actor, etc.
ガチ恋
gachikoi being in love with an idol, actor, etc., fan who is in love with an idol, actor, etc.
演技者
engisha performer, actor
出演者
shutsuensha performer, actor, actress, cast
リアコ
riako being in love with an idol, actor, etc., fan who is in love with an idol, actor, etc.
わざおぎ
wazaogi actor, actress, player, performer
動作主
dousashu performer of an action, agent, actor
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