劇 Kanji – drama
The Japanese kanji 劇 can mean drama, play.
Meaning and Readings
How is 劇 read?
劇 has the onyomi reading ゲキ.
In romaji, these readings can be written as geki.
Common Japanese Words Using 劇
These common Japanese words contain 劇. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 演劇（えんげき） — drama, theatre, theater, play
- 歌劇（かげき） — opera
- 観劇（かんげき） — theatre-going, theater-going
- 喜劇（きげき） — comedy
- 劇（げき） — drama, play
- 劇作（げきさく） — playwriting
- 劇場（げきじょう） — theatre, theater, playhouse
- 劇団（げきだん） — troupe, theatrical company
- 劇的（げきてき） — dramatic, exciting, touching
- 劇薬（げきやく） — powerful medicine, strong poison