Translation guide
A full, uninterrupted run-through of a performance with all costumes, props, and technical elements, as if it were the actual show.
The final practice before a performance where everything is done exactly as in the real show, including costumes, makeup, lighting, and sound.
Abbreviation of German 'Generalprobe', commonly used in Japanese theatre, opera, and ballet circles. Refers to the final full rehearsal with all elements.
A final test or trial run of any event or process before the real thing, used metaphorically.
ゲネプロ is specifically the final rehearsal with full costumes, makeup, lighting, and sound, treated almost like a real performance. 通し稽古 is a run-through that may or may not include technical elements; it's a broader term. Use ゲネプロ when you want to emphasize the completeness of the rehearsal.
The dress rehearsal will be conducted just like the actual performance.
The dress rehearsal went smoothly.
明日はゲネプロです。
Tomorrow is the dress rehearsal.
After the dress rehearsal, we'll have a break until the actual performance.
A run-through rehearsal, often without full costumes or technical elements. Can be used for dress rehearsals when context makes it clear, but not as specific as ゲネプロ.
Today's run-through will be done with costumes on.
Rehearsal on the actual stage, often with technical elements. May or may not include full costumes; context-dependent.
During the stage rehearsal, we also check the lighting.
A rehearsal or dry run, often used for ceremonies, events, or procedures. Can be used figuratively.
We'll have a dress rehearsal for the wedding tomorrow.
This presentation is a dress rehearsal before the real one.
General term for rehearsal, often used in music, dance, and events. Can be modified with 最終 (final) to imply dress rehearsal.
Tomorrow is the final rehearsal (dress rehearsal).
Today's run-through is without costumes.
Avoid directly translating 'dress rehearsal' as ドレスリハーサル or 衣装稽古. These are not standard terms and may cause confusion. Stick to ゲネプロ or 通し稽古 depending on context.
We need one more dress rehearsal before opening night.