Translation guide
The entertainment industry, especially theater, film, television, and live performance. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 芸能界 (geinou-kai), but other terms exist for specific contexts.
Referring to the world of professional entertainment, including TV, film, music, and theater.
The most common and general term for the entertainment industry, especially for TV, film, and music celebrities.
彼は芸能界で有名だ。
He is famous in show business.
芸能界に入りたい。
I want to get into show business.
Refers to entertainment or performing arts as a field. Often used in compounds.
芸能の仕事は大変だ。
Work in show business is tough.
Loanword from English, used in similar contexts but less common than 芸能界.
ショービジネスの世界は厳しい。
The world of show business is harsh.
Specifically the world of stage, musicals, and live entertainment.
The theater world, focusing on stage plays and dramatic arts.
彼女は演劇界のスターだ。
She is a star in the theater business.
The entertainment business from a commercial or production standpoint, including live events and promotions.
The business of making and distributing movies.
The film industry, specifically for movies.
映画界で成功したい。
I want to succeed in the movie business.
The business side of music production and performance.
The music world or music industry.
音楽界のトレンドが変わった。
Trends in the music business have changed.
芸能界 is the standard Japanese term for the entertainment industry, especially for TV and celebrity culture. ショービジネス is a direct loanword and is understood, but it sounds slightly more Western or business-oriented. For most contexts, 芸能界 is preferred.
興行界の裏側を知る。
To know the behind-the-scenes of show business.