A show or performance; to stage or present an entertainment event (used as 'to show' or 'to put on' a performance).
映画会社が新作を全国で興行する予定だ。
The film company plans to show the new release nationwide.
劇場で興行されているミュージカルは連日満席だ。
The musical running at the theater has been sold out every day.
地方の小さな劇団が自主興行を行った。
A small local troupe staged an independent performance.
The entertainment industry — show business involving theater, film, music, etc.
興行界では新人の発掘が重要だ。
Discovering new talent is important in the show business world.
興行収入が興行の成功を判断する一つの指標だ。
Box-office receipts are one indicator used to judge the success of a show.