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Meaning of "kabuki" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KABUKI

Japanese, from ka singing + bu dancing + ki art.
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PRONUNCIATION OF KABUKI

kabuki  [kæˈbuːkɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KABUKI

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Kabuki is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KABUKI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

kabuki

Kabuki

Kabuki is a classical Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for the stylization of its drama and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers. The individual kanji, from left to right, mean sing, dance, and skill. Kabuki is therefore sometimes translated as "the art of singing and dancing". These are, however, ateji characters which do not reflect actual etymology. The kanji of 'skill' generally refers to a performer in kabuki theatre. Since the word kabuki is believed to derive from the verb kabuku, meaning "to lean" or "to be out of the ordinary", kabuki can be interpreted as "avant-garde" or "bizarre" theatre. The expression kabukimono referred originally to those who were bizarrely dressed and swaggered on a street.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KABUKI


adsuki
ædˈzuːkɪ
aduki
æˈduːkɪ
adzuki
ædˈzuːkɪ
bouzouki
buːˈzuːkɪ
flukey
ˈfluːkɪ
fluky
ˈfluːkɪ
kookie
ˈkuːkɪ
kooky
ˈkuːkɪ
ololiuqui
ˌəʊləʊlɪˈuːkɪ
patutuki
ˈpɑːtuːˌtuːkɪ
Saluki
səˈluːkɪ
spooky
ˈspuːkɪ
yeuky
ˈjuːkɪ
yuky
ˈjuːkɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KABUKI

kabala
Kabalega Falls
kabaragoya
Kabardian
Kabardino-Balkar Republic
Kabardino-Balkaria
kabaya
kabbalah
kabbalism
kabbalist
kabbalistic
kabeljou
kabiki
Kabila
Kabinett
Kabir
Kabloona
kabob

WORDS THAT END LIKE KABUKI

apres-ski
Baki
Helsinki
kaki
Kawasaki
khaki
ki
lampuki
Loki
maki
Paki
reiki
saki
ski
tanuki
teriyaki
tiki
Turki
Waikiki
wiki

Synonyms and antonyms of kabuki in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «kabuki» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KABUKI

Find out the translation of kabuki to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of kabuki from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «kabuki» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

歌舞伎
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

kabuki
570 millions of speakers

English

kabuki
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

काबुकी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكابوكي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кабуки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

kabuki
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

kabuki
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

kabuki
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kabuki
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

kabuki
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

歌舞伎
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가부키
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kabuki
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kabuki
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Kabuki
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कबुकी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kabuki
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

kabuki
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kabuki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кабукі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

kabuki
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Καμπούκι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kabuki
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kabuki
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kabuki
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kabuki

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KABUKI»

The term «kabuki» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.612 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KABUKI» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about kabuki

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KABUKI»

Discover the use of kabuki in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kabuki and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Kabuki: Five Classic Plays
Reprint of the Harvard University Press edition originally published in 1975 (and endorsed by BCL3 ) with a new two-page preface by Brandon (Asian theater, U. of Hawaii). Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
James R. Brandon, 1992
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The Kabuki Theatre
Studies the production and psychology of this Japanese drama form and compares its techniques with those of the Western theater
Earle Ernst, 1974
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The Art of Kabuki: Five Famous Plays
Complete texts of Benten Kozo, Pulling the Carriage Apart and The Village School, Shunkan, and Naozamurai. Commentary on each play by actors and critics. Nearly 100 photographs.
Samuel L. Leiter, 1999
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Kabuki's Forgotten War: 1931-1945
Drawing extensively from Japanese sources, Brandon shows that kabuki played an important role in Japan's Fifteen-Year Sacred War.
James R. Brandon, 2009
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Masterpieces of Kabuki: Eighteen Plays on Stage
In some cases, complex stage actions such as stage fights are given in detail. The plays collected here are all marvelous examples of dramatic writing, intended to be acted on the stage before audiences.
James R. Brandon, Samuel L. Leiter, 2004
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Kabuki A Pocket Guide: A Pocket Guide
Concise enough to take to performances, this pocket guide to Kabuki provides a wealth of fascinating information about the plays, the actors, and their history.
Ronald Cavaye, 2013
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KABUKI: Scarab : Lost in Translation
KABUKI VOL 6
David Mack, Rick Mays, 2002
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A Kabuki Reader: History and Performance
Unique in any Western language, this is an invaluable resource for the study of one of the world's great theatrical forms.
Samuel L. Leiter, 2002
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Kabuki Plays on Stage: Brilliance and Bravado, 1697-1766
Kabuki Plays On Stage represents a monumental achievement in Japanese theatre studies, being the first collection of kabuki play translations to be published in twenty-five years.
James R. Brandon, Samuel L. Leiter, 2002
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Kabuki:
Discusses Kabuki's history, actors, plays, playwrights, stages, and performances, shows sets, costumes, makeup, and famous scenes, and provides plot summaries of three popular plays
正勝·郡司, Chiaki Yoshida, 1985

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KABUKI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kabuki is used in the context of the following news items.
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Congress Must Ditch the Corker Bill and Treat the Iran Deal as …
It is time to end the Kabuki theater. The Corker Bill and its ballyhooed 60-day review process that undermines the Constitution is a sideshow. «National Review Online, Jul 15»
2
Andy and Jamie Murray recover to give GB Davis Cup lead over …
... of Kabuki scene, shackled to their predetermined roles. On Saturday it was that and more, raucous cheers a fitting soundtrack to the tics and ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
This 'Mikado' brought to you by Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball Z : Ct
The Mikado's flowing robes look straight out of a kabuki play. The over-the-top aesthetic of anime, with the huge eyes and wild hair, "fits ... «Madison.com, Jul 15»
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Jensen: Hillary Illustrates the liberal media bias - Opinion - Panama …
Brianna's “follow-up” question came off as Kabuki theater, saying, “But you said they... that they did the same thing, that they used a personal ... «The News Herald, Jul 15»
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Sew What? Inc. Creates Kabuki Sniffer Drape for Foo Fighters 20th …
Inc. which include kabuki drapes as part the performance”, says Sew What? Inc, and sister company, Rent What? Inc. owner, Megan Duckett. «EIN News, Jul 15»
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Samurai Blitz Review | TouchArcade
'Samurai Blitz' Review - Kabuki Quantum Runner. StarStarStarStarStar. Author Chris Carter; Posted On2015-07-17 13:00:28. Watch App. 4.5 stars, Action, Free, ... «Touch Arcade, Jul 15»
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Mr. President, on behalf of ungrateful nation, thanks
Obamacare has survived two challenges in the Supreme Court and constant, kabuki-style congressional votes to repeal. It's now off life support. «Tallahassee.com, Jul 15»
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Easy hair hacks every woman should know | Daily Mail Online
For irritating strands of hair that remain static at the top of your head, a kabuki brush is the perfect tool with it's densely-packed hairs. Spritz a ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Here's Where $25 Buys You Spa Bliss In San Francisco || Jaunted
If you're in San Francisco and need a spa day, there's no better place to get your Zen on than at Kabuki Springs & Spa. The Japantown retreat ... «Jaunted, Jul 15»
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Sigma Amazes with Pricing for World's First Full-Frame f/2 Zoom …
The silly Kabuki of prime lens infatuation gets old real fast when working a lot of events and weddings. 2. 0. Michael Comeau's picture · Michael Comeau - a day ... «Fstoppers, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Kabuki [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/kabuki>. Apr 2024 ».
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