ぎきょく戯曲gikyoku
1.
A written literary work designed for performance in a theater, containing dialogue for characters along with stage directions and production notes.
2.
A specific format of literature that represents a scripted narrative intended for dramatization, which may include various elements such as character actions and directorial instructions.
3.
A form of artistic expression that combines elements of storytelling, dialogue, and stagecraft, traditionally recognized in modern literature but also rooted in historical performance arts like Noh and Kabuki.
Example:
彼はいくつかの戯曲を韻文で書いた。