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外題 (げだい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

外げ題だい

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Meanings

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noun

title of a play; play title

Refers specifically to the title of a theatrical work, such as a Noh, Kabuki, or modern stage play. Not used for book or movie titles.

この能のうの外げ題だいは何なんですか。
What is the title of this Noh play?
歌か舞ぶ伎きの外げ題だいをいくつか知しっていますか。
Do you know some Kabuki play titles?

Kanji

外outside
題topic, subject

Similar words

題だい名めい
題名 is a general word for 'title' of any work (book, movie, etc.), while 外題 is limited to theatrical titles.
演えん目もく
演目 refers to a piece or number on a program, often used for the performance itself rather than just its title.

Etymology

外 (outside) + 題 (title). Originally referred to the title written on the outside of a play script or posted outside a theater.