🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

見お引き

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mi-o-hiki

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Miohiki/mi.oˈhiki/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"見お引き技術は日本の演劇において重要です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A traditional Japanese term referring to the act of pulling or drawing, often used in the context of theater.

    "The miohiki technique is essential for the smooth operation of stage performances."
  2. 2

    A specific method or technique used in Japanese arts to manipulate objects or performers.

    "In kabuki, miohiki is crucial for the seamless transitions between scenes."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'miohiki' originates from the Japanese language, where it refers to a traditional method of pulling or drawing something, particularly in the context of Japanese theater. The word combines 'mi' (to see) and 'ohiki' (to pull), reflecting its historical roots in performance arts dating back to the Edo period.

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