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不器用な演技

bukiyou na engi
noun phrase★Intermediate— awkward acting
informal

Acting that appears unnatural, stiff, or clumsy due to poor technique or lack of skill.

その俳優の不器用な演技は、観客に不快感を与えた。

The actor's awkward acting made the audience uncomfortable.

不器用な演技は、練習不足の結果だ。

Awkward acting is a result of insufficient practice.

💡

This phrase is often used to describe amateur or inexperienced actors who struggle with natural movement or expression.

Collocations

不器用な演技をするto perform awkwardly不器用な演技が目立つawkward acting stands out

Synonyms

ぎこちない演技下手な演技不自然な演技

Antonyms

自然な演技上手な演技流暢な演技

Related Phrases

ぎこちないadjective
awkward
下手なadjective
poor

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Criticism

This phrase is often used in reviews or critiques of performances, especially in theater and film.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

While '不器用な演技' can be negative, it can also be used humorously or affectionately in certain contexts.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 不器用 (bukiyou, meaning 'clumsy' or 'awkward') and 演技 (engi, meaning 'acting').

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in theater and film criticism to describe performances that lack polish or naturalism.

Word Breakdown

不器用
clumsy, awkward
adjective
+
な
adjective suffix
suffix
+
演技
acting, performance
noun
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