noun
Noh
noh
noun
1
A classical, highly stylized form of Japanese musical theatre, or a single play performed in that style.
"They watched a noh performance at the ancient theatre in Kyoto."
How to Use Noh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional, slow-paced form of Japanese theatre using masks, music, and dance.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
Nohs plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Noh”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
They watched a _____ performance at the ancient theatre in Kyoto.
Etymology
An irregular romanization of Japanese 能 (nō), meaning "skill" or "talent."