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Yalenàhng kehk
Definition
Noh; a form of traditional Japanese musical drama.
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How it's used
Noh is a highly specialized form of classical Japanese musical drama that remains distinct from other traditional arts like Kabuki or Bunraku. In Cantonese, it is almost exclusively referred to by its Japanese name, and it is rarely discussed outside of academic or cultural interest contexts. Because it is a foreign art form, it is always used with the modifier 日本 to clarify its origin for those unfamiliar with the term.
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He really likes watching Japanese Noh.
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