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しばい
shibai
Play, drama
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芝居
しばい
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Play, drama
shibai
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana しばい
Romaji shibai
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 芝居 mean in Japanese?
The word 芝居 (しばい) means "play, drama" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 芝居?
芝居 is read as しばい (romaji: shibai). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 芝居?
芝居 is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
How do I remember 芝居 quickly?
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Where can I practise 芝居 in sentences?
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