Keyword
performance
Info
FrequencyTop 700-800
Type
Kyōiku (5th grade) 
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KankenLevel 6
Heisig2163
Readings
えん
(99%)
Composed of
water drops
sign of the tiger
Used in vocabulary (289 in total)
acting; performance
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
musical performance
Examples (200 in total)
I was able to perform so confidently on such a big stage.
How enjoyable it would have been if this had not been acting.
But was my acting really that bad?
Your current performance is not good enough.
Oh, right, I was a little bothered by the way you played this part.
That was a superb performance.
Now that the dress is decided, I have to do my best with the musical performance too.
His playing has a sense of freedom.
They're looking at me worriedly as they play.
Amid the pouring light, the performance slowly ends.
Just what you'd expect from a pro. It was a performance worth watching.
This person is always acting.
I thought acting direction was necessary.
Even under such circumstances, can one act?
The musical performance was interrupted.
You're actually playing the fool on purpose, aren't you?
Well then, shall we have you play the role right away?
Only then can I truly play the role.
And that woman played that role brilliantly!
I'm playing two roles by myself.
I think you don't need to pretend in front of me.
I too had reached my limit of playing the good father.
I should have paid more attention to the staging.
The pink ribbon is for creating a sense of specialness.
I also sense intention and staging in the earlier conversation.
The beauty of the scenery also creates a sense of specialness.
We agreed to leave the directing to the club president, didn't we?
I am interested not only in acting, but also in writing and directing.
The play had unusual staging and was a lot of fun.
In that case, I must perform on this stage with all my might.
Wow, he really knows how to put on a clever show!
We've decided which play our class will perform.
I'm nowhere near the level of the world's top performers.
It was clear that he was a completely different person, not merely acting.
The sound of a loud clap was heard, and the performance was interrupted.
My mouth launches into a speech on its own.
I don't plan to give a long speech today.
Your speech was wonderful too.
It was a speech urging the nation to wake up.
I think I've gotten used to giving speeches to grown-ups.
It sounds like a politician's speech.
That was a good speech.
Also, it was decided that we would perform a play on stage.
However, when it comes to theater or novels, the situation is different.
I have never experienced theater itself even once.
Won't you participate in a play?
It seems they are working out a plan to revise the scenario and direction.
It's probably staged to boost the king's authority.
I am constantly overwhelmed by things like their cute voices and skillful acting.
His acting is filled with more passion than usual.
It's a really all-out performance.
Oh, what role did you appear in?
The movie he is appearing in is a school-themed one.
Not much time has passed since you agreed to appear.
The children performed a folk tale on stage.
To a professional in that field, it might still sound like an unpolished performance.
That actor's acting is so hammy I can't bear to watch.
The veteran actor's mature, understated performance shines.
We brought the month-long run of performances to a safe close.
The drama I appeared in was a hit, and we're moving into the next season.
I went to the retiring singer's farewell concert.
I talked the teacher into giving a lecture.
Under his baton, the orchestra began to play.
The president gave a long speech at the morning assembly.
We invited a famous writer as the speaker for the lecture.
His acting is far from being perfect.
She has a genius for acting.
I don't think that his performance was any good.
He is playing music.
He performed the role with great ability.
She acted the part of a fairy.
I acted the part of a fairy.
Who will play the role of the princess?
I play an important part.
She played the heroine better than I.
The audience reacted in different ways to her performance.
His piano playing sounded fantastic.
I was enchanted by the performance of the group.
I like listening to music, and playing music even more.
She's the girl whose performance won an Oscar.
Who is going to play the part in your play?
The play was produced by him.
The little girl played an angel in the Christmas play.
Kate has been given an opportunity to play a major role in a movie.
My sister played the leading character.
I'm listening to this band.
I play in a band.
You play a musical instrument, don't you?
Can you play any musical instruments?
Do you play an instrument?
Some learned to play musical instruments.
Do you play a musical instrument?
Her acting is on the level of a professional.
She played an important part in the drama.
Have you ever heard that music played on the guitar?
Playing the guitar is fun.
He played the guitar very well in his father's presence.
Do you have to make a speech?
The guests listened to a number of speeches.
It was such a boring speech that I fell asleep.
All the people were moved by his speech.
What if you gave a speech and nobody came?
Your speech will be recorded in history.
He made a speech on behalf of our company.
His speech was very poor.
His speech was suitable for the occasion.
His speech is very eloquent.
His speech had an effect on our emotions.
His speech is worth listening to.
A strange incident happened during his speech.
I am tired of listening to his long speech.
I am sick of his long speech.
He made a speech in support of the plan.
He made a speech in front of many people.
He made a speech highly appropriate to the occasion.
He gave an address to the nation on TV.
He made a speech in plain English.
He made a speech.
He was giving a speech.
He was making a speech, but he abruptly stopped speaking when he heard a strange noise.
He delivered his speech splendidly.
He broke off in the middle of his speech.
He compelled me to make a speech.
He gave a short talk.
She is excellent at making speeches.
A person giving a speech should stand where everyone can see him.
I had little time to prepare the speech.
It's a lot of fun making people laugh while giving a speech.
Do I really have to give a speech?
Do I have to make a speech?
I was greatly impressed by the speech.
I arrived too late to hear his speech.
I was bored with his speech.
I was called upon to make a speech in English.
Anyone can make a speech here on Sundays.
Unfortunately I was not in time for his speech.
The President will make a speech over the radio.
The President made an address to the nation.
They listened to the President making a speech over the radio.
Do you enjoy plays, films and such?
We're going to watch a play.
I'll treat this play simply as a tragedy.
I'm studying the American drama.
I'm studying the Japanese drama.
Mr. Bell is due to make a speech tonight.
His performance was amazing.
The two parts were played by one and the same actress.
His performance was worthy of praise.
He made a speech in support of my view.
I doubt that he can make a speech in public.
I'm not used to making speeches in public.
I belong to the drama club.
What time will the band start playing?
The queen is going to address parliament next week.
He made a speech in English at the meeting.
We praised him for his wonderful performance.
You must record his speech.
Did you enjoy the performance?
He attacked the government's policy in his speech.
His speech continued for three hours.
My father is to appear on TV tonight.
He erased his speech from the tape.
His speech contained many fine phrases.
Bob is in the drama club.
Our principal made a long speech.
He referred to his past experience in his speech.
Mary played the role of an old woman in the play.
Those present at the concert were surprised by his performance.
When I entered the dark music room, the piano stopped playing.
My speech was greeted with cold silence.
I regret missing the speech.
A summary of his speech was printed in the newspaper.
Tom was disappointed in Mary's performance.
Tom's speech was good.
Tom's speech was excellent.
Tom was asked to appear on television.
Tom made a speech.
Tom gave a speech.
Tom was acting like he was drunk.
Tom is appearing on TV tonight.
People came from far and wide to hear the President's speech.
The governor's speech was published in the magazine.
Unfortunately, the character you play is killed off at the very start of the play.
Jim likes to play the drum.
I got more and more bored as the speech went on.
She really likes his wild performances on the big stage.
His speech captured our attention.
The speech was greeted by loud cheers.
His speech made a good impression on me.
He played an excellent host at today's party.
In his speech he dwelt on the importance of education.
I was fascinated by her performance.
The President's speech brought about a change in the American people.
I am not accustomed to making speeches in public.
His speech was brief and to the point.
His speech impressed us very much.
The speech deeply affected the audience.
The hero's speech touched the entire audience.
The mayor addressed a large audience.
His speeches were welcomed by large audiences all over the country.