genteel business

colloquial dated uncountable

(dated, colloquial) theatrical parts that require the actor to be dressed well

Japanese Meaning

（時代遅れ・口語的表現）上品な衣装が求められる舞台用の役柄、つまり格式ある服装が必要となる演劇上の役目

Although the play included gritty characters, the actor was praised for his genteel business in the drawing-room scenes.

その劇には生々しい登場人物たちが含まれていたが、俳優は応接間の場面で衣装をきちんと整える必要がある上品な舞台の所作で称賛された。

Sense（1）

(dated, colloquial) theatrical parts that require the actor to be dressed well