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円形劇場 (enkeigekijou) Japanese meaning: amphitheater | Kotomora

円えん形けい劇げき場じょう

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Meanings

1

amphitheater

Refers to a circular or oval open-air venue with tiered seating, used for performances, sports, or spectacles.

古こ代だいローマの円えん形けい劇げき場じょうは、今いまでも多おおくの観かん光こう客きゃくを

集あつ

め

て

いる

。

The ancient Roman amphitheater still attracts many tourists today.

この町まちには野や外がいコンサート用ようの円えん形けい劇げき場じょうがある。

This town has an amphitheater for outdoor concerts.

Kanji

円circle, yen, round
形shape, form, style
劇drama, play
場location, place

Related words

劇げき場じょう
劇場 is a general term for any theater, while 円形劇場 specifically refers to an amphitheater with a circular or oval shape.
コロシアム
コロシアム often refers to the Colosseum in Rome or similar large sports stadiums, whereas 円形劇場 is a broader term for any amphitheater.

Built from

円えん形けい+劇げき場じょう

Etymology

Compound of 円形 (circular) and 劇場 (theater), directly describing its shape and function.