荒あら事ごと

noun

kabuki fighting scene; rough style acting

A kabuki term referring to the rough, bombastic style of acting featuring exaggerated movements, dynamic poses, and fighting scenes. Contrasts with 和事 (wagoto), the gentle style.

• 歌か舞ぶ伎きの荒あら事ごとは、力ちから強づよい動うごきと派は手でな見み得えが特とく徴ちょうだ。

  Kabuki's aragoto is characterized by powerful movements and flamboyant mie poses.

• 彼かれは荒あら事ごとを得とく意いとする役やく者しゃだ。

  He is an actor who specializes in aragoto roles.