“Entertainment” in Japanese
Short answer
Entertainment in Japanese is “演芸” (engei). Full meaning: entertainment, performance.
Other ways to say “Entertainment” in Japanese
座興
zakyou entertainment (at a party), amusement, fun, trick
振る舞い
furumai behavior, behaviour, conduct; entertainment, treat, feast, banquet
娯楽
goraku amusement, entertainment, recreation, pleasure, pastime, hobby
お構い
okamai entertainment, hospitality; banishment (Edo-period punishment)
ご愛嬌
goaikyou entertainment, amusement, fun
興
kyou interest, entertainment, pleasure; implicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing)
エンターテインメント
entaateinmento entertainment
放楽
houraku pleasures of a pious life; entertainment for or dedicated to a deity or Buddha; pastime, entertainment, amusement, pleasure
余興
yokyou performance (at a party or banquet, etc.), side show, entertainment
取り持ち
torimochi mediation, intermediation, procuration, go-between, facilitating a rendezvous between lovers; entertainment, treatment, reception
ご馳走
gochisou treat (esp. food and drink), entertainment, treating someone (to a meal), taking someone to dinner; gorgeous dinner, feast, excellent food, special dish, delicacy
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