also: あとじて
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
In Noh, the scene where the 後ジテ performs a dance is the climax.
前ジテと後ジテは同じ役者が演じることが多い。
The 前ジテ and 後ジテ are often played by the same actor.
Standard spelling in Noh contexts; ジテ is conventionally written in katakana.
Alternate reading あとじて; のちじて is the standard reading.
Kanji spelling for ジテ; less common than the katakana form.
From 後 (のち, 'later') + ジテ (Noh term for the main character). The reading のちじて is standard; あとじて is a less common variant.