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.
ゲネプロは本番と同じように行います。
The dress rehearsal will be conducted just like the actual performance.
今日の通し稽古は衣装なしです。
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.
ゲネプロは順調に進みました。
The dress rehearsal went smoothly.
初日の前にもう一度ゲネプロが必要です。
We need one more dress rehearsal before opening night.
明日はゲネプロです。
Tomorrow is the dress rehearsal.
ゲネプロが終わったら、本番まで休憩です。
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.
今日の通し稽古は衣装も着けて行います。
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.
舞台稽古では照明の確認もします。
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.
結婚式の予行演習を明日行います。
We'll have a dress rehearsal for the wedding tomorrow.
このプレゼンは本番前の予行演習だ。
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.
明日は最終リハーサルです。
Tomorrow is the final rehearsal (dress rehearsal).