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“Classical drama” in Japanese

Short answer
旧劇 kyuugeki きゅーげき

Classical drama in Japanese is “旧劇” (kyuugeki). Full meaning: traditional Japanese theater (kabuki, noh, etc.), classical drama, play of the old school; period drama (film).

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