紙芝居
Meanings
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kamishibai; picture-story show
A traditional form of Japanese street theater where a storyteller narrates while sliding illustrated cards in and out of a small stage. Strongly associated with the Showa era, especially the 1930s–1950s, though modern educational and cultural uses exist.
In the Showa era, children looked forward to kamishibai performances.
There is a kamishibai storytelling session at the library.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を演じるto perform/narrate a kamishibai
The teacher performed a kamishibai show for the children.
- 紙芝居屋a street kamishibai performer/vendor
Long ago, kamishibai vendors used to gather children on street corners.
- 〈物〉を見せるto show a kamishibai to an audience
We were shown a kamishibai at the library.