Translation guide
A performance in which a person gradually removes their clothing, typically to music. In Japanese, this is most commonly referred to with the loanword ストリップ, but native terms like ストリップショー and 脱衣舞踊 also exist.
The most common and neutral term for striptease in Japanese. It can refer to the act itself or the venue.
She works as a stripper.
I went to see a striptease.
Literally 'strip show', emphasizing the performance aspect. Slightly more specific than ストリップ alone.
That club has a strip show every night.
A formal, literary term meaning 'undressing dance'. Rarely used in everyday conversation; more likely in historical or artistic contexts.
A traditional striptease dance was performed at the theater.
A person who performs a striptease.
Direct loanword for 'stripper'. Commonly understood.
He is a famous stripper.
Specifically a female stripper. 嬢 is a polite suffix for young women, often used in entertainment contexts.
The strippers appeared on stage.
Literally 'dancer', but can refer to a stripper in context, especially in traditional or theatrical settings. Not exclusively a stripper.
A place where striptease performances are held.
Do not translate 'striptease' literally as 服を脱ぐ踊り (dance of taking off clothes). While understandable, it sounds unnatural. Use ストリップ or ストリップショー instead.
浅草のストリップ劇場で踊り子として働いている。
She works as a dancer (stripper) at a strip theater in Asakusa.