Refers to the Western-style musical drama, equivalent to オペラ. Often used in formal or journalistic contexts.
See also: オペラ
A famous opera company is coming to Japan next month.
She dreams of performing on the opera stage.
A famous opera was performed at that theater.
The couple went to watch an opera.
comic opera · operetta
opera company; musical theatre troupe
opera house
light opera; operetta
Standard kanji spelling; common in news and formal contexts.
Compound of 歌 (song) and 劇 (drama), coined in the Meiji period to translate the Western concept of opera.