onnagata

English

/ˌɒnəˈɡɑːtə/

noun
Definitions
  • A male actor who plays female roles in Japanese kabuki theatre.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 女形 (onnagata).

Origin

Japanese

女形

Gloss

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