Copyright © 2026 Kotomora. All Rights Reserved.

Words Kanji Guides About

能役者 (のうやくしゃ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

能のう役やく者しゃ

の

う

や

く

しゃ

Meanings

1

noun

noh actor

A performer of noh, a classical Japanese musical drama.

彼かれは有ゆう名めいな能のう役やく者しゃです。
He is a famous noh actor.

Kanji

能ability, talent, skill
役duty, war, campaign
者someone, person

Similar words

能のう楽がく師し
能楽師 is a broader term for a noh performer, which can include musicians and chorus members, while 能役者 specifically refers to an actor.

Etymology

Compound of 能 (noh) and 役者 (actor).