所作
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Meanings
2
performance; acting; dance (on stage)
Used for stage performances, especially traditional Japanese arts like Noh or Kabuki, referring to the stylized movements and acting.
The Noh performer's movements are refined.
3
dance (in kabuki); dance play
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 所作事 (しょさごと), specifically a dance piece in Kabuki. Not used in everyday conversation.
See also: 所作事
The highlight of this Kabuki program is the dance piece.