Translation guide
The entertainment industry, especially theater, film, television, and live performance. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 芸能界 (geinou-kai), but other terms exist for specific contexts.
Referring to the world of professional entertainment, including TV, film, music, and theater.
The most common and general term for the entertainment industry, especially for TV, film, and music celebrities.
He is famous in show business.
I want to get into show business.
Refers to entertainment or performing arts as a field. Often used in compounds.
Work in show business is tough.
Loanword from English, used in similar contexts but less common than 芸能界.
The world of show business is harsh.
Specifically the world of stage, musicals, and live entertainment.
The business of making and distributing movies.
The film industry, specifically for movies.
I want to succeed in the movie business.
The business side of music production and performance.
The music world or music industry.
Trends in the music business have changed.
芸能界 is the standard Japanese term for the entertainment industry, especially for TV and celebrity culture. ショービジネス is a direct loanword and is understood, but it sounds slightly more Western or business-oriented. For most contexts, 芸能界 is preferred.
To know the behind-the-scenes of show business.