How to Say "Ballet" in Japanese

バレエ

barē[ba̠ɾe̞ː]

The English phrase "ballet" is translated into Japanese as バレエ (barē).

バレエ is a noun used to refer to the specific form of dance. When referring to a female ballet dancer, the loanword バレリーナ is used.

Meaning: form of dance (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

barē

In Japanese, the verb バレる sounds like バレエ but means 'to be exposed' or 'to have a secret revealed'.
In Japan, バレエ is often associated with the 'ojyousama' image, a stereotype of a wealthy, well-bred young lady from a high-class family.
While バレエ is the standard term, you might hear the word 舞踏 (butō) used in broader artistic contexts, though it is much more heavy and avant-garde than the light image of classical ballet.

バレエ続けてればよかった。
I should have continued ballet.
This sentence is useful for expressing regret about not continuing ballet.
Tatoeba #3179585 by tommy_san, translation #3195675 by Tappity
バレエのことはとんと分からない。
I don't know anything about ballet.
This sentence is useful for expressing a lack of knowledge regarding ballet.
Tatoeba #11310747 by small_snow, translation #2694028 by Hybrid
彼女は私をバレエに招待してくれた。
She invited me to the ballet.
This sentence is useful for describing an invitation to a ballet performance.
Tatoeba #89282 by bunbuku, translation #314423 by CK
私はバレエが大好きです。
I love ballet.
彼女はバレリーナです。
She is a ballet dancer.
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Yui and Ren are talking about their hobbies.

結衣 Yui

蓮はバレエに興味がありますか？
Ren wa baree ni kyoumi ga arimasu ka?
Ren, are you interested in ballet?
蓮 Ren

いいえ、でも見たことはあります。
Iie, demo mita koto wa arimasu.
No, but I have seen it before.
結衣 Yui

私は今、バレエを習っています。
Watashi wa ima, baree o naratte imasu.
I am learning ballet now.
蓮 Ren

それはすごいですね！
Sore wa sugoi desu ne!
That's amazing!

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