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What does 歌舞伎 (かぶき, kabuki) mean?

歌舞伎 (かぶき, kabuki) means kabuki; traditional form of drama and music performed by male actors wearing makeup mainly in white and red.

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Readingかぶき
Romajikabuki
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かぶき
kabuki

kabuki; traditional form of drama and music performed by male actors wearing makeup mainly in white and red

  1. 1noun kabuki; traditional form of drama and music performed by male actors wearing makeup mainly in white and red

Also written: 歌舞妓

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