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人形劇
ningyougeki
also spelled ningyogeki
puppet show
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  1. ningyougeki puppet show
How it's used

A mildly formal noun for a staged puppet performance, common in cultural event listings and children's entertainment descriptions.

週末に子供と人形劇を見に行った。
Shūmatsu ni kodomo to ningyōgeki o mi ni itta.
I went to see a puppet show with my child on the weekend.

この劇場では毎月人形劇が上演される。
Kono gekijō de wa maitsuki ningyōgeki ga jōen sareru.
Puppet shows are performed at this theater every month.

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Kanji Breakdown
人
Person
On: じん,にん Kun: ひと,-り,-と
2 strokes N5
形
Shape, Form, Style
On: けい,ぎょう Kun: かた,-がた,かたち,なり
7 strokes N3
劇
Drama, Play
On: げき
15 strokes N2
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人形劇は〜です。 / 〜の人形劇

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