noun
The physical stage in a theatre, concert hall, or similar venue.
俳優が舞台に上がった。
The actor went up on the stage.
舞台の上で歌うのは緊張する。
Singing on stage makes me nervous.
noun
stage performance; theatrical production; play; show
Refers to a theatrical performance or production as a whole, not just the physical stage.
来月、新しい舞台が始まる。
A new stage production starts next month.
彼は舞台の経験が豊富だ。
He has a lot of stage experience.
noun
The setting or scene of a story, film, or narrative.
この小説の舞台は京都です。
The setting of this novel is Kyoto.
映画の舞台は戦国時代だ。
The movie is set in the Warring States period.
noun
Metaphorical stage or arena where activities take place, such as politics, business, or international affairs.
彼は政治の舞台で活躍している。
He is active on the political stage.
世界の舞台で戦う選手たち。
Athletes competing on the world stage.