How to Say "Voice Actor" in Japanese

声優

seiyū[se̞ːjɯ̟ː]

The Japanese term for voice actor is 声優 (seiyū).

声優 is the most common and widely used term to refer to a voice actor or actress, specifically one who provides voices for animations or dubbed films.

Meaning: an actor who provides voices for animations, dubbed films (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

Adding the honorific suffix さん to 声優 makes the term more polite and respectful when speaking about the person.

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Some 声優 are so influential that animation studios may change a character's personality or script to better fit the specific vocal style of a famous actor.
In Japan, 声優 are often treated as major idols with their own fan clubs, concert tours and best-selling music albums.
While 声優 is standard, some fans use the abbreviation CV (pronounced as individual letters) when discussing credits, treating the English abbreviation as a Japanese professional title.

声優になりたいんです。
I want to become a voice actor.
This sentence is useful for expressing the desire to become a 声優.
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彼女は有名な声優です。
She is a famous voice actress.
声優さんはこのキャラクターにぴったりでしたね！
The voice actor was a perfect fit for this character!
好きな声優は誰ですか？
Suki na seiyuu wa dare desu ka?
Who is your favorite voice actor?
彼は有名な声優です。
Kare wa yuumei na seiyuu desu.
He is a famous voice actor.

Hiyori and Hiroto are talking about an anime they both watch.

陽葵 Himari

このアニメの声優は誰かな？
Kono anime no seiyū wa dare kana?
I wonder who the voice actors for this anime are?
大翔 Hiroto

ネットで調べてみようか。
Netto de shirabete miyō ka.
Shall we look it up online?
陽葵 Himari

あ、この声優さん、他の作品にも出てる！
A, kono seiyū-san, hoka no sakuhin ni mo deteru!
Oh, this voice actor is in other works too!
大翔 Hiroto

本当だ。演技が上手いね。
Hontō da. Engi ga umane.
You're right. Their acting is great.

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