“Period drama” in Japanese
Short answer
Period drama in Japanese is “時代劇” (jidaigeki). Full meaning: historical play, period drama.
Other ways to say “Period drama” in Japanese
旧劇
kyuugeki traditional Japanese theater (kabuki, noh, etc.), classical drama, play of the old school; period drama (film)
ちょんまげ物
chonmagemono period play set in the Edo period, period drama
コスチュームプレー
kosuchuumupuree cosplay; period drama, costume drama, costume play
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