also: パーフォーマンス
Refers to a live artistic performance such as music, dance, or drama.
彼女のダンスパフォーマンスは素晴らしかった。
Her dance performance was wonderful.
今夜のパフォーマンスは8時から始まります。
Tonight's performance starts at 8 o'clock.
showy action; empty gesture; theatrics
Used for actions done mainly for show or to impress others, often with a negative nuance of insincerity.
彼の謝罪は単なるパフォーマンスに過ぎない。
His apology is nothing more than an empty gesture.
政治家の涙はパフォーマンスだと思う人もいる。
Some people think the politician's tears were just for show.
performance (machine, system, investment)
Refers to the measurable performance or capability of a computer, car, investment, etc.
このパソコンのパフォーマンスは非常に高い。
This computer's performance is very high.
新しいエンジンはパフォーマンスが向上した。
The new engine has improved performance.
A famous dancer gave a performance.
His remarks ended up being nothing but theatrics.
This computer has high processing performance.
They showcased a stunning performance on stage.
The new engine demonstrated excellent performance.
calligraphy performance; large-scale team calligraphy with music and dance
time performance; value for time spent
performance art
performance per watt; PPW