三さん姫ひめ

noun

the three princesses; three kabuki roles regarded as some of the hardest to perform

Refers to three specific kabuki roles (often princess characters) considered exceptionally difficult. The exact roles may vary by tradition, but the term is used in kabuki circles to denote a benchmark of skill.

• 三さん姫ひめを演えんじきるのは、歌か舞ぶ伎き役やく者しゃにとって大おおきな目もく標ひょうだ。

  Performing all three princess roles is a major goal for a kabuki actor.

• 彼かれは若わかくして三さん姫ひめを務つとめ、注ちゅう目もくを集あつめた。

  He performed the three princesses at a young age and attracted attention.