onnagata
/ˌɒnəˈɡɑːtə/
Etymology
From Japanese 女形 (おんながた, onnagata), a compound of 女 (おんな, onna, “woman”) + 形 (かた, kata, “form”).
noun
- A male actor who plays female roles in Japanese kabuki theatre.
/ˌɒnəˈɡɑːtə/
Etymology
From Japanese 女形 (おんながた, onnagata), a compound of 女 (おんな, onna, “woman”) + 形 (かた, kata, “form”).