演ずる
N1えんずる
[enzuru]
Definitions
1.Ichidan verb - zuru verb (alternative form of -jiru verbs); transitive verb
to act (a part); to play (a role)
2.Ichidan verb - zuru verb (alternative form of -jiru verbs); transitive verb
to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production)
3.Ichidan verb - zuru verb (alternative form of -jiru verbs); transitive verb
to commit (a blunder); to pretend (e.g. to be a good father); to disgrace oneself
Example Sentences
舞台で悪役を演ずることに初めて挑戦した。
For the first time, he took on the challenge of playing a villain on stage.
古典劇を演ずることになりました。
I will perform in a classical play.
彼女はその舞台で主人公の役を演じた。
She played the role of the protagonist in that stage production.