演
KANJI DETAIL
perform
On readingえん14 strokesN3
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Loading the stroke order for 演.
Japanese readings
- On reading
- えん
- Kun reading
- None
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
演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.