JLPT N1
歌劇
歌劇 is the formal Japanese word for Western-style “opera.” You’ll usually see it in writing and official names.
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Other forms
オペラ the common conversational term
Noun
Opera
The Western theatrical art form where a story is told through singing with orchestral music.
Example
彼 は 有名 な 歌劇 「 カルメン 」 について の 論文 を 書い た 。
He wrote his thesis on the famous opera "Carmen."
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