子役
Meanings
1
child actor; child actress
Refers to a child who performs in films, television, theater, etc.
She debuted as a child actress.
That child actor is very good at acting.
2
child's role; child's part
Refers to a role written for a child in a production.
This movie has two child roles.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が子役としてデビューするfor someone to debut as a child actor
She debuted as a child actor at the age of five.
- 子役を演じるto play a child's role
It's unusual for an adult actor to play a child's role.
- 子役から〈人〉になるto go from being a child actor to becoming (an adult actor/actress)
She went from being a child actor to becoming a skilled actress.
- 子役時代one's days as a child actor
Photos from his days as a child actor are getting attention.