| 释义 |
‖ onnagata|onaˈgata|
[Jap., f. onna woman + kata figure.]
In Japanese Kabuki drama and related forms, a man who plays female roles. Commonly also called oyama.
1901O. Edwards Jap. Plays & Playfellows iii. 92 Peculiar attention is given to the training and discipline of onnagata, or impersonators of female parts. 1928F. A. Lombard Outl. Hist. Jap. Drama xi. 294 In the earlier Kabuki men had often played the part of women; but now, when it had become necessary that they should do so on all occasions, a professional class of womenfolk (onnagata) grew into prominence. 1955A. C. Scott Kabuki Theatre of Japan viii. 169 The good onnagata must symbolize feminine qualities in a way that no actress can do. 1972Nat. Geographic Sept. 378 Greatest of today's onnagata, or male players of female roles, Utaemon Nakamura has spent a lifetime developing the charm and grace of a leading lady. |