What does 役者 mean?
役者 is a Japanese noun meaning “actor (esp. on stage)” in English. It can also be translated as “clever one” depending on context. It is written as 役者 in kanji, やくしゃ in hiragana, and yakusha in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼は歌舞伎の役者だ。
He's a kabuki actor.
彼女は役者になるのが夢だ。
Her dream is to become an actress.