楽屋
Meanings
dressing room; green room; backstage area
The physical room or area where performers prepare and wait before going on stage. Also used broadly for the backstage area of a theater or performance venue.
The actor was reviewing the script in the dressing room.
Staff are coming and going through the backstage entrance.
behind the scenes; inside affairs; the inside story
Figurative use referring to the private, non-public aspects of a situation, especially in show business, politics, or organizations. Often implies insider knowledge or hidden dealings.
See also: 楽屋裏 (がくやうら)
Behind-the-scenes circumstances greatly influenced that decision.
The reporter was desperate to get the inside story.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が楽屋に入るfor someone to enter the dressing room
The leading actress went into the dressing room and began getting ready.
- 楽屋の様子を明かすto reveal what goes on behind the scenes
The director revealed some behind-the-scenes details of the filming in an interview.
- 楽屋で〈人〉に会うto meet someone backstage
After the concert, I got to meet the singer backstage.
- 楽屋を訪ねるto visit someone's dressing room
I visited my friend's dressing room and gave them flowers.