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perform

On readingえん
14 strokesN3
Radical 水 · water

Stroke order

Loading the stroke order for 演.
14 strokes

Japanese readings

On reading
えん
Kun reading
None

Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: has 14 strokes and appears in words for musical performance and portraying a role.
  • Basic usage: 演奏 is read えんそう, and 演技 is read えんぎ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Playing music and acting
    • ピアノを演奏します means playing the piano.
    • 老人になりきる演技 describes acting that fully embodies an elderly person's role.

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