後のちジテ

noun

protagonist in the second half of a Noh play

In Noh, the 後ジテ is the main character who appears in the second half, often in a transformed or revealed state. Contrasts with 前ジテ (the protagonist in the first half).

See also: 前ジテ

• 能のうでは、後のちジテが舞まいを舞まう場ば面めんがクライマックスとなる。

  In Noh, the scene where the 後ジテ performs a dance is the climax.

• 前まえジテと後のちジテは同おなじ役やく者しゃが演えんじることが多おおい。

  The 前ジテ and 後ジテ are often played by the same actor.