noun
kabuki fighting scene; rough style acting
A kabuki term referring to the rough, bombastic style of acting featuring exaggerated movements, dynamic poses, and fighting scenes. Contrasts with 和事 (wagoto), the gentle style.
歌舞伎の荒事は、力強い動きと派手な見得が特徴だ。
Kabuki's aragoto is characterized by powerful movements and flamboyant mie poses.
彼は荒事を得意とする役者だ。
He is an actor who specializes in aragoto roles.