Translation guide
A group of performers, especially actors, dancers, or singers who work together. In Japanese, the most common and natural word is 劇団 (gekidan) for theater troupes. For other performing arts, different terms apply.
A group of actors and stage crew who perform plays together.
The standard word for a theater troupe or theatrical company. Used for groups that perform plays, musicals, etc.
She belongs to a famous theater troupe.
The troupe will start a new performance next month.
A troupe, often used for traditional performing arts like kabuki or for a specific company of performers. Can imply a more traditional or established group.
A kabuki troupe went on a regional tour.
Refers to a member of a theater troupe, not the troupe itself. Useful when specifying individuals.
He has been active as a troupe member for 10 years.
A group of dancers who perform together.
Commonly used for modern or contemporary dance troupes. Borrowed from English 'dance company'.
The dance troupe performs overseas as well.
A more formal term for a dance troupe, often used for traditional Japanese dance or ballet.
Specifically a ballet troupe or ballet company.
She is the prima ballerina of a famous ballet troupe.
A group of performers in a circus, acrobatics, or variety show.
A troupe that moves from place to place to perform.
The English word 'troupe' is often translated directly as トループ (torūpu) in Japanese, but this is not commonly used and may sound unnatural. Stick to the specific terms like 劇団 or ダンスカンパニー depending on the context.
Many performance troupes are named with the suffix 団 (dan), meaning 'group' or 'corps'. For example, 劇団 (theater group), 楽団 (music group/band), 合唱団 (choir). This is a productive pattern.
The dance troupe performed traditional Japanese dance.
The Chinese acrobatic troupe gave an amazing performance.
The touring troupe is traveling all over the country.