エキストラ
also: エクストラ
Meanings
1
film extra; background actor
Refers to a person hired to appear in a film, TV show, or stage production in a non-speaking background role.
He was hired as an extra for the movie.
2
noun-modifying (irregular)
Prenominal use meaning something is extra, surplus, additional, or special; often used in product names or descriptions.
I bought extra virgin olive oil.
Usage patterns
- エキストラとして出演するto appear (in a film or show) as an extra
She once appeared in a movie as an extra when she was a student.
- エクストラ〈物〉extra-grade or extra-large version of a product
This olive oil has a great aroma because it's extra virgin.
- エキストラを募集するto recruit/hire film extras
The production company recruited 100 extras for the shoot.