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VocabJLPT N1

casting

Noun

Definitions

1. casting (of a play, film, etc.)
2. cast

This refers to the assignment of roles or parts to actors or performers in a play, film, or other production. It is the Japanese equivalent of "casting" in the entertainment world.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Last night's show — the casting was so unexpected, I got chills!

Sentence 2

My friend was laughing and saying it was totally miscast.

Sentence 3

The director said, "We can't start rehearsals until the casting is settled."

Sentence 4

The drama I happened to catch — wasn't the cast insanely stacked?

Sentence 5

If the casting were reversed, the whole feel of the story would change, right?