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Definition of "onnagata" [onnagata]

  • A male actor who plays female roles in Japanese kabuki theatre. (noun)

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Use "onnagata" in a sentence
  • "This is a photo of Tamasaburo Bando, a Kabuki actor who specializes in onnagata (women’s roles)."
  • "Kabuki is an all-male theater where men, known as onnagata, play the female roles."
  • "Kaneru Yakusha (兼ねる役者) - A talented and versatile actor, able to perform various roles, such as onnagata, tachiyaku, or katakiyaku."