“Comedian” in Japanese
Short answer
Comedian in Japanese is “芸人” (geinin). Full meaning: (TV) comedian; performer (esp. of a traditional art), entertainer; talented person, accomplished person.
Other ways to say “Comedian” in Japanese
三枚目
sanmaime comedian, actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun, laughing stock
コメディアン
komedian comedian
お笑い芸人
owaraigeinin comedian, comic
お笑いタレント
owaraitarento comedian, comic celebrity, comic
喜劇役者
kigekiyakusha comic actor, comedian, comic performer
幇間
houkan professional jester, professional entertainer, comedian, buffoon
太鼓持ち
taikomochi professional jester, professional entertainer, comedian, buffoon; flatterer, sycophant, brown-noser
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