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JLPT N1

能楽

能楽 is the formal name for the classical Japanese theater art of Noh. It includes serious masked dramas (能) and comedic interludes (狂言).

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Noun

Noh Theater

A traditional Japanese theatrical art form that combines music, dance, and drama, often featuring masked actors and telling stories based on history and folklore.

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大学 で 能楽 を 研究 し て い ます 。

I'm studying Noh theater at university.

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能楽 is the formal name for the classical Japanese theater art of Noh. It includes serious masked dramas (能) and comedic interludes (狂言).
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