Noh

noun

ˈnō How to pronounce Noh (audio)
variants or less commonly
plural Noh also No
: classic Japanese dance-drama having a heroic theme, a chorus, and highly stylized action, costuming, and scenery

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The four former officials — Mr. Moon’s national security adviser, Chung Eui-yong; his director of national intelligence, Suh Hoon; his presidential chief of staff, Noh Young-min; and his unification minister, Kim Yeon-chul — were sentenced to six to 10 months in prison. — Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025 Show Business is written by Noh Hee-gyoung (Our Blues) and directed by Lee Yoon-jung (Coffee Prince). — Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025

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Etymology

Japanese nō, literally, talent

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Noh was in 1871

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“Noh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Noh. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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