As for the play; the play (as the topic)., As for the act; as for the pretense
その芝居はとても面白かった。
The play was very entertaining.
芝居は見てもらえないけど——きっと許してくれる
You won't get to see the play, but I'm sure you'll forgive me.
— いまを生きる (1989)
彼の芝居は大成功に終わった。
His play ended in great success.
芝居は面白かったですか。
Was the play interesting?
この芝居はどこで上演していますか。
Where is this play being performed?
私としては、その芝居は結構おもしろかったよ。
Personally, I thought the play was pretty interesting.
だが芝居は必要だ
But the charade is necessary.
— さらば、わが愛／覇王別姫 (1993)
芝居は難しいからな
Acting is difficult, you know.
芝居は忘れて
Drop the act.
ジーラント君の芝居は見事だった
Geelant, your acting was magnificent.
— 善き人のためのソナタ (2006)
芝居はどこで勉強を？
Where did you study acting?
"緊張を隠した芝居は見事だった"
The way he acted to hide his nervousness was remarkable.
— タイタニック (1997)
なんで皆…つまらん芝居はやめろ
Why is everyone…? Stop this tiresome charade.
— オープン・ユア・アイズ (1997)
芝居は止めろ
Stop the act.
— 道 (1954)