If Madam Butterfly were not set in Japan, if Madam Butterfly were French or Italian, it would only be half as interesting.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1996年4月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT114043", "2348334"
Of course it would be a problem if all Japanese women were thought of as Madam Butterfly, so it is necessary for Japanese women themselves to show through their conduct in various situations that they aren't all like that.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1996年4月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT114043", "2417088"
Proverbs are like butterflies, some are caught, others fly away.〔ことわざ〕
こうした問題の具体的例がカレン・マ氏の著書、「現代の蝶々夫人」に数多く集録されている。
Numerous specific examples of this problem are documented in the book "The Modern Madame Butterfly" by Karen Ma.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1998年10月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT144010", "2416483"
Four years after arriving in the U.S. at the age of 30, Yoshi's big chance finally came. She was chosen as the leading role in "Madame Butterfly" which was to be performed at the Metropolitan.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1994年12月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT098030", "2301706"
Subsequently, she has taken successive lead roles in such operas as The Marriage of Figaro, Madame Butterfly and Salome, enjoying a unique role as a North Korean opera singer residing in Japan.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1997年10月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT132044", "2456676"
だから私は蝶々夫人に対して違和感は覚えても怒りは感じません。
So even though I feel uncomfortable about Madam Butterfly, I don't feel anger.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1996年4月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT114043", "2449705"
ツルは長崎を舞台にしたプッチーニのオペラ、「蝶々夫人」のモデルとうわさされている。
It is rumored that Tsuru was the inspiration for Puccini's opera "Madam Butterfly," which is set in Nagasaki.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2009年11月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT277025", "2376765"
以前私は『蝶々夫人』という、日本が舞台のオペラをテレビで見ました。
Awhile ago on TV, I saw Madam Butterfly, an opera set in Japan.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1996年4月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT114043", "2263495"
当然、『蝶々夫人』の仕事はキャンセル。
Naturally, her part in "Madame Butterfly" was cancelled.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1994年12月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT098030", "2410043"
私は蝶々夫人を上演禁止にすべきだなんて思いません。
I don't think performances of Madam Butterfly should be banned at all.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1996年4月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT114043", "2333069"
Famed artist, PICASSO drew her portrait and PUCCINI based Sadayakko on the character of "Madame Butterfly."〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2007年12月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT254022", "2295014"