What is Kabuki?
1.
Japanese theatre where only men were allowed to act, even female roles, until ban was recently lifted. Invented in order to allow peasants a theatre of their own, as going to nobles' theatre would result in either having their eyes gouged out or their ears ripped off. Performed in poses rather than fluid action. Often very depressing.
I wanted to see a kabuki production, but it's so expensive and I don't speak old-fashioned Japanese.
2.
Pale-faced. Often used to describe gothic-looking people.
She was a total kabuki girl.
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3.
series of graphic novels by david mack. totally kick-ass.
every one of the Kabuki books are startling, beautiful, violent and oh-so-cool.
4.
chinese theater. the best bowler. my brother.
Man kabuki bowled a perfect game the other day.
