キャスト
Kyasuto[kʲa̠sɨ̥to̞]
The English word "cast" (referring to a group of actors) is translated into Japanese as キャスト (Kyasuto). Wiktionary also lists 演奏 (ensō).
Meaning: group of actors performing together (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| キャスト | Kyasuto | [kʲa̠sɨ̥to̞] (narrow) |
| 演奏 | ensō | [ẽ̞ɰ̃so̞ː] (narrow) |
The term キャスト is the standard loanword used to refer to the cast of a play, movie or television program.
Which one should you use?
While キャスト is a loanword used specifically for a group of performers, the word 演奏 (ensō) refers to a musical performance or the act of playing an instrument.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
Kyasuto
Did you know?
- In Japanese theme parks like Tokyo Disneyland, the word キャスト is used to describe every single employee, from costume characters to janitors, rather than just calling them 'staff'.
- If you want to refer to the entire 'cast' of a traditional performance as a single unit, you might use the word 座 (za). Historically, this referred to the troupe or the professional guild that the actors belonged to.
- The kanji used in the word for musical performance, 奏, is also found in the word 奏上, which refers to the ancient practice of making a formal report to an emperor.
Examples in context
- この演劇の役者たちは本当に素晴らしいですねThe actors in this theater play are truly amazing, aren't they?
- この映画の出演者をご存知ですか?Do you know the cast of this movie?
- このドラマのキャストは本当に個性的で魅力的だよねThe cast of this drama is truly unique and charming, right?
- 俳優陣が素晴らしい演技をしていたよThe cast gave a fantastic performance.
- この映画のキャストは豪華ですね。Kono eiga no kyasuto wa gouka desu ne.The cast of this movie is luxurious, isn't it?
- 新しいドラマのキャストが発表されました。Atarashii dorama no kyasuto ga happyou saremashita.The cast for the new drama has been announced.
- メインのキャストは誰ですか？Mein no kyasuto wa dare desu ka?Who is the main cast?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a new play they want to see.
- 大翔 Hirotoこの舞台のキャスト、すごく有名だよ。Kono butai no kyasuto, sugoku yuumei dayo.The cast of this play is very famous.
- 美咲 Misaki本当？大翔くん、チケット取る？Hontou? Hiroto-kun, chiketto toru?Really? Hiroto, are you going to get tickets?
- 大翔 Hirotoうん、今すぐ予約するよ。Un, ima sugu yoyaku suru yo.Yeah, I'll reserve them right now.
- 美咲 Misaki楽しみだね！Tanoshimi dane!I'm looking forward to it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cast” translations and entries キャスト, 演奏, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
